Light Pasta alla Norma
Light Pasta alla Norma is a Mediterranean-flavored pasta dish, a revisited version of the famous Pasta alla Norma, but with grilled eggplant.
Light Pasta alla Norma is a balance of flavors: the grilled eggplant, which enhances the delicate taste of the earth, blends with the unripe cherry tomatoes and ricotta cheese, creating a fresh and rich contrast without being heavy. The use of whole wheat pasta not only adds a modern touch but also respects the tradition of a cuisine that prioritizes health without sacrificing flavor. It is a simple dish, but it requires attention to the cutting of the vegetables and the cooking of the oil, key elements for an authentic result.
Instructions
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To prepare the Light Pasta alla Norma, wash the cherry tomatoes, then cut them into 4 pieces. Place a non-stick pan on the heat with the oil and the garlic clove and let it brown. When the garlic is golden, pour in the previously cut cherry tomatoes,
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add a few basil leaves and season with salt. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes over low heat. In the meantime, put a pot with plenty of salted water on the fire and bring to a boil. Pour in the pasta and cook it. Meanwhile, take care of the eggplants: wash them, trim them, then cut slices about 0.5 cm thick.
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Heat a grill and, when it is hot, place the eggplant slices next to each other, grilling them on both sides. When they are ready,
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transfer them to a cutting board and cut them into strips; set aside a few whole slices that you will use for plating. After the necessary time, remove the garlic from the cherry tomatoes and set aside a small amount of sauce that you will use for plating. Pour in the eggplant,
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mix with a spatula to combine the ingredients. Drain the pasta and pour it directly into the sauce, then add the ricotta cheese (set aside a few tablespoons).
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Mix everything to flavor, finally serve your Light Pasta alla Norma, completing with the cherry tomato sauce, with the ricotta cheese, a few whole slices of eggplant that you have set aside and a couple of basil leaves!
Ago's Notes
- Adjust the salt according to the salt content of the preserves.
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