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Penne alla Norma Open
30 minutes total
Penne alla norma is a classic dish of Sicilian cuisine and with this recipe you can prepare a version suitable for many different dietary needs. Whether you are Vegan, gluten or lactose intolerant, or are looking for a Halal or Kosher solution, this creamy and tasty pasta is sure to satisfy you.
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 320g | Barilla Gluten Free Penne RIgate |
| 1kg | Canned whole tomatoes |
| 250g | Eggplant, washed, dried and diced in 1cm cubes |
| 50g | Onion, roughly chopped |
| 50g | Smoked tofu |
| 30ml | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 6 | Basil leaves |
| 1 | Clove garlic |
| TIP | Flour and sunflower oil, for frying |
| TIP | Kosher 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 canned tomatoes 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
- canned tomatoes
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 smoked tofu.
- smoked tofu
Tip
With this alternative penne alla norma recipe, you can prepare an authentic dish of Sicilian cuisine that is suitable for many dietary needs. Satisfy your guests who are vegan, lactose or gluten intolerant, or who follow a Halal or Kosher diet, with this creamy and tasty pasta. Follow the easy steps and enjoy the authentic flavour of penne alla norma, without compromise.