Penne alla Norma Halal
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Penne alla Norma Halal
30 minutes total
Penne alla norma are a typical dish of Sicilian cuisine. By ensuring to use a Halal friendly Ricotta cheese, many more people can enjoy this delicious recipe. Follow the easy steps and prepare this creamy and tasty first course.
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 320g | Barilla Penne Rigate |
| 400g | Barilla Basilico sauce |
| 250g | Eggplant, washed, dried and diced in 1cm cubes |
| 50g | Onion, roughly chopped |
| 50g | Halal ricotta salata, freshly grated |
| 30ml | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 6 | Basil leaves |
| 1 | Clove garlic |
| TIP | Flour and sunflower oil, for frying |
| TIP | Salt and pepper, to taste |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Coat the eggplants in flour and fry in sunflower oil at 180°C. Drain and remove from the pan, onto a plate lined with paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- eggplant
- flour
- sunflower oil
Step 2
In a pan, sweat the onion with the olive oil and a whole peeled garlic clove. Add the Basilico sauce to the pan, season to taste and cook together for about 10 minutes. Add the eggplant to the sauce and leave to simmer together.
- onion
- olive oil
- garlic
- Basilico sauce
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the Rigatoni according to the instructions on the pack.
Step 4
Drain the pasta al dente and combine with the sauce, garnishing with basil.
- pasta
- basil
Step 5
Serve and sprinkle with the grated ricotta salata.
- grated salted ricotta
Tip
Try this delicious Halal version of penne alla norma, and enjoy the authentic flavour of Sicilian cuisine. With Halal Ricotta and using suitable ingredients, this creamy and flavorful pasta is sure to please your palate. Follow the recipe and prepare a dish that will be enjoyed by all your guests.