Today we’re making Pasta alla Norma — a simple, traditional Sicilian pasta dish featuring tender eggplant, rich tomato sauce, basil, and a sprinkle of ricotta salata. It’s humble, hearty, and full of Mediterranean flavor! 🌿🍅🍝
This recipe is: ✅ 100% vegetarian
✅ Made with just a handful of ingredients
✅ A beautiful example of cucina povera (peasant cooking at its best!)
✅ Ready in about 30 minutes
🧄 Ingredients:
Pasta (rigatoni or spaghetti work great)
Eggplant (cubed and pan-fried to golden perfection)
Garlic & onion
Crushed tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
Fresh basil
Ricotta salata (or pecorino as a substitute)
Perfect for a cozy dinner, date night, or showing off your Italian cooking skills!
📌 Full recipe in the description below ⬇️
💬 Drop a comment if you’ve been to Sicily or want to try more Italian recipes!