Spaghetti alla Norma with Ricotta Cheese
Spaghetti alla Norma with Ricotta Cheese
1 hours total
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Gatherings
- Long
- No Meat
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Roasted eggplant is tossed with a homemade tomato sauce, Barilla Spaghetti, and ricotta cheese.
Recipe Developed by Anca Toderic (@the.buttertable)
Pasta alla Norma typically uses ingredients such ripe tomatoes, eggplant, garlic, basil, and ricotta cheese. This Pasta alla Norma recipe departs from tradition by roasting the eggplant in grapeseed oil instead of frying.
Spaghetti Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 12 | Ounces of Barilla Spaghetti pasta |
| 2 | Tablespoons grapeseed oil |
| 1 ½ | Pounds eggplant, peeled, and cut in 1-inch pieces |
| 1 | Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling |
| 2 | Tablespoons unsalted butter |
| 1 | Yellow onion, finely diced |
| 8 | Cloves of garlic, minced |
| ¼ | Teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
| 2 | Tablespoon tomato paste |
| 2 | Pounds of tomatoes, beefsteak or heirloom, grated |
| ½ | Bunch of fresh Basil, washed |
| To taste | Ricotta cheese, for serving |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
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
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Add eggplant to the baking sheet, drizzle with grapeseed oil; season with ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Toss well; ensure eggplant is evenly coated in oil. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20 minutes, flipping eggplant halfway through.
Step 3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
Step 4
Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. When butter is melted, stir in the onion and sauté́ for 4-5 minutes until soft.
Step 5
Add the garlic and crushed red pepper; cook for another minute. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes.
Step 6
Pour in the grated tomato and add 2-3 sprigs of basil. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¾ teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine; let sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add in some reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Step 7
Remove basil leaves from tomato sauce; stir in roasted eggplant.
Step 8
Add spaghetti to sauce; stir until pasta is evenly coated.
Step 9
To serve: Add spaghetti with plenty of eggplant to a pasta bowl. Garnish pasta with ricotta cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, fresh basil leaves, and freshly cracked pepper.
Spaghetti
It takes only 9 minutes to say your feelings to your beloved ones. A simple sign of love told with the most famous pasta shape in the world.
Spaghetti is the most popular shape in Italy. The name comes from the Italian word spaghi, which means "lengths of cord." Spaghetti originates from the south of Italy and is commonly used with tomato sauces, fresh vegetables, or fish.
Barilla® Spaghetti is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Spaghetti
- Cook time 9–10 mins
- Range Classic Blue Box