Pasta alla norma (Tomato Eggplant pasta)

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Step 1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and cook the onion until soft and lightly caramelized. Add the diced eggplant and cook until softened. Add the garlic, chili flakes, and tomato puree, stirring for 1 minute.

Step 2

Step 2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for at least 20 minutes, preferably longer, occasionally mashing them with a potato masher to break them down.

Step 3

Step 3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. When the pasta is almost done, add the reserved pasta cooking water to the sauce.

Step 4

Step 4. Add the drained pasta to the sauce along with the fresh basil and parmesan cheese, then toss well to combine before serving.