Spaghetti Alla Norma

Name: Spaghetti Alla Norma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 ounce spaghetti; Water (for boiling); Salt (for pasta water); 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium eggplant ((peeled and diced)); 1 medium onion ((finely diced)); 2 cloves garlic ((thinly sliced)); ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups marinara sauce; ½ cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped, divided); Sea salt and pepper (to taste); ¼ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated); Fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Pasta alla Norma is a classic Italian eggplant pasta made with tender eggplant, a rich tomato sauce, and fresh basil tossed with spaghetti. It’s a simple, satisfying dinner that brings bold, familiar flavors together in one comforting dish.

Updated at: Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:50:36 GMT