weeknight pasta idea ✨Pasta Alla Norma (non traditional)
Ingredients
8oz Rigatoni
1 large egg plant cubed
4 garlic cloves minced
3 plum tomatoes diced
14 oz whole peeled tomatoes/I used
@muttipomodorousa baby romas
1/4 C white wine
Basil sprig
Basil leaves thinly sliced (chiffonade)
1/4 C freshly grated pecorino
After cutting the egg plant pat dry and lightly salt to dry out the surface.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
In a large skillet add enough oil to cover the surface. Once oil is heated thoroughly add in eggplant. Make sure they all have room and touching the pan directly. Season with more salt and pepper. Let the egg plant brown before flipping/stirring. Let it brown for about 12 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Scoop out half and set aside. Add in garlic. Cook until fragrant. Add in fresh tomatoes. Stir. Deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine and scrape off any bits that are stuck to the pan. Once the wine is cooked out, add in your canned to...