Pasta norma

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsVirgin olive oil
1mediumRed onion, chopped into 1/4
Inch dice
4Cloves garlic, thinly
Sliced
2mediumsEggplants, cut into 1/4 inch
Dice
128 ounce can Italian plum
Tomatoes, squeezed by hand
2Sprigs basil
1Sprig thyme
1poundsMacaroni rigatoni
½poundsRicotta salata, coarsely
Grated

Directions

Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.

In a 12 to 14 inch sautJ pan, heat olive oil until smoking. Add onions and garlic and cool until soft yet not browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add eggplant and cook, stirring regularly until softened and lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil and thyme and bring to a boil. Simmer 15 minutes and season to taste with salt and pepper. Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and pour hot pasta into pan with eggplant mixture.

Toss to coat and serve immediately, spooning ricotta salata over each portion.

Yield: 4 servings

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