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Penne Rigate alla Norma
(Penne With Eggplant & Ricotta Cheese)
- Prep
- Cook
- Skill
- Casual
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ingredients for 4;
- 350g Barilla® Penne Rigate
- 1 medium eggplant
- 80g ricotta salata (aged salted ricotta)
- 300ml can crushed tomatoes
- Half small onion
- 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 5 basil leaves
- Half clove garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying as needed
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Method
- Dice eggplant, season it with a pinch of salt and set aside for about 20 minutes to purge any bitter juices.
- Dredge in flour. 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.
- Chop onion and garlic. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic. Add eggplant, crushed tomato, salt and pepper and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Boil pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and toss with the prepared eggplant sauce.
- Garnish with basil and grated ricotta. Serve hot.
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