Name: Pasta alla Norma
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Protein+™ Penne; 2 Medium eggplants, diced; 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 1/Medium red onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice; 4 Cloves garlic, sliced; 1 28- Ounce can Italian plum tomatoes; 3 Sprigs fresh basil; 1 Sprig fresh thyme; 2 Tablespoons salt; 1 Cup ricotta salata cheese, freshly grated; 2 Tablespoons fresh Italian Parsley, chopped

Pasta alla Norma

37 minutes

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Traditional Sicilian pasta recipe of eggplant combined with tomato sauce and topped with ricotta salata.

Ingredients

7 servings

1Box Barilla^® Protein+™ Penne

2Medium eggplants, diced

2tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

21/Medium red onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice

4Cloves garlic, sliced

128- Ounce can Italian plum tomatoes

3Sprigs fresh basil

1Sprig fresh thyme

2Tablespoons salt

1Cup ricotta salata cheese, freshly grated

2Tablespoons fresh Italian Parsley, chopped

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 oven to 475°F.

Step 2

Place eggplants on a dry sheet pan and place in oven to bake until soft and dark golden brown, about 12-14 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.

Step 3

Bring 6 quarts water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a 12 to 14-inch skillet until smoking.

Step 5

Add the onion and the garlic and cook until soft but not yet browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 6

Add tomatoes, basil, and thyme bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Add eggplant and simmer about 6 minutes remove from heat and set aside.

Step 8

Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions. Drain well and pour the hot pasta into the pan with the eggplant mixture.

Step 9

Toss over medium heat to mix and then pour into a heated serving dish.

Step 10

Sprinkle with grated cheese, parsley, chili flakes and torn basil leaves; Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

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Protein+^® Penne Pasta

The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+^® Penne pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.

Shape

Penne Lisce

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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