Name: Barilla Penne Rigate Pasta alla Norma
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Penne Rigate pasta; 1 medium eggplant; 1/2 cup flour; 3/4 cup ricotta salata cheese (aged salted ricotta); 1 14-oz can Crushed tomatoes; 1 small onion; 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 6 Basil leaves; 1 clove garlic; To taste salt and pepper; Olive oil for frying as needed

Barilla Penne Rigate Pasta alla Norma

37 minutes

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Made with premium Barilla Penne Rigate pasta and fried eggplants, this Pasta alla Norma recipe traces its origins back to Italian writer Nino Martoglio, who yelled, "This is a real 'Norma!'" when comparing the pasta to Vincenzo Bellini's renowned opera from the 17th century. Best served with Ruffino Modus Toscana IGT Taste profile: Full-bodied, rich and layered red with plum, chocolate and walnut character.

Classic Authentic Italian Recipes

Ingredients

4 servings

1 boxBarilla Penne Rigate pasta

1medium eggplant

1/2 cupflour

3/4 cupricotta salata cheese (aged salted ricotta)

1 14-oz canCrushed tomatoes

1 smallonion

4 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

6Basil leaves

1 clovegarlic

To tastesalt and pepper

Olive oil for frying as needed

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

Dice eggplant, season with a pinch of salt and set aside for about 20 minutes to purge any bitter juices. Dredge in flour.

Step 2

Heat enough oil in a pan over high heat to completely cover the eggplant. Fry eggplant until golden, remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 3

Chop onion and garlic. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic.

Step 4

Add eggplant, crushed tomato, salt and pepper and cook for about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Boil Barilla Penne Rigate pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the prepared eggplant sauce.

Step 6

Garnish with basil and ricotta. Serve hot.

Penne Rigate

Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and is beloved across Italy. Penne, which means 'pen' in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old-style ink pen. Its ridged tubes are perfect for capturing sauces and the rugged texture adds depth to dishes, making it a popular choice for baked pasta dishes and hearty sauces.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

11 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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