Pasta alla Norma
Ingredients
for 4 person
2 tbsp | olive oil |
1 | onion, finely chopped |
2 | garlic cloves, squeezed |
2 tbsp | tomato puree |
1 tin | chopped tomatoes (approx. 400 g) |
200 g | cherry tomatoes |
½ bunch | thyme, finely chopped |
1 bunch | basil, finely chopped |
2 dl | water |
½ tsp | salt |
½ tsp | pepper |
olive oil, for frying | |
800 g | aubergines, cut into cubes |
¼ tsp | salt |
500 g | pasta (e.g. Rigatoni) |
salted water, boiling |
How it's done
Sugo
Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onions, garlic and tomato puree, sauté briefly. Add the tomatoes and herbs. Pour the water into the empty tomato can, swirl around, pour the tomato water into the sauce, season, bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, simmer for approx. 30 mins.
Aubergines
Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, stir fry the aubergines for approx. 15 mins. per batch, gradually add the oil. Remove, immediately season with salt.
Pasta
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, drain, add the pasta and aubergines to the sauce, heat gently.
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