EGGPLANT PASTA RECIPE | Casarecce alla Norma

 35 minutes      Medium     4 servings

How to make eggplant pasta? In this video, we prepare the Casarecce alla Norma recipe step-by-step. The intense aroma of fried eggplant is balanced by the warmth of tomato sauce and ricotta cheese. The sauce, starting with garlic, is combined with pasta, and fried eggplants are added at the last stage to preserve their texture.

Makaroma Casarecce's curly structure collects this classic sauce inside.

Product used: Makaroma Casarecce

Preparation

• Makaroma Casarecce is boiled in salted water according to the time indicated on the package.
• The eggplants are peeled partially, diced, and kept in salted water to prevent darkening.
• Olive oil is heated in a large pan, the water from the eggplants is squeezed out, and they are stir-fried until browned.
• Olive oil is added to a sauce pan, followed by finely chopped garlic.
• Then tomato sauce is added, seasoned with salt and red pepper.
• The boiled pasta is drained, transferred into the sauce, and mixed.
• Fried eggplants are also added, and all ingredients are gently combined.
• It is served on a plate, topped with ricotta cheese, and garnished with a sprig of fresh basil.