Pasta Alla Norma

Updated at: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:29:06 GMT

Step 1

finely chop garlic and cut eggplant into cubes or slices (whichever you prefer); crush tomatoes

Step 2

coat eggplant pieces in flour (optional) and fry in avocado oil for about 5 mins or until golden-brown

Step 3

cook onions in EVOO over medium heat for about 2 min

Step 4

add garlic and cook for about 30 s; add a few splashes of water to prevent burning

Step 5

add tomatoes when garlic starts to brown; simmer on low heat for 30 min

Step 6

add eggplant (but save some for garnishing), basil and seasonings; mix well

Step 7

cook pasta until al dente, saving about half a mug (4-5 oz) of pasta water

Step 8

mix pasta with sauce, along with some of the pasta water; add the rest of the water as you stir

Step 9

add cheese and some more basil + eggplant on top

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