Easy Pasta alla Norma

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As an Italian, it just doesn't get better than pasta and eggplant! Give this pasta alla norma a try for a perfect weeknight dinner!

Submitted by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Published on June 26, 2017

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons salt
¼ cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 small eggplant, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
2 sprigs fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Add garlic and then eggplant and cook stirring regularly, until softened and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and thyme. Bring everything to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well and pour hot pasta into the skillet with eggplant mixture. Toss to combine.
Garnish with basil leaves and red pepper flakes. Drizzle some olive oil on top and serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Cook's Note:

You can use macaroni instead of spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

658	Calories
18g	Fat
108g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 658
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	22%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 1030mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 108g	39%
Dietary Fiber 15g	52%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 21g	42%
Vitamin C 26mg	29%
Calcium 176mg	14%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 1248mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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