Pasta alla Norma – Sicilian Eggplant Pasta

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (rigatoni or spaghetti)
  • Eggplant, diced
  • Tomato sauce
  • Garlic, minced
  • Fresh basil
  • Ricotta salata cheese, grated
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a pan, sauté diced eggplant in olive oil until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic and tomato sauce to the eggplant, and simmer.
  4. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, add fresh basil, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with grated ricotta salata.