Italian · medium
Rigatoni alla Norma
Sicilian eggplant, tomato, basil, and salted ricotta.
Steps
- 01
Salt eggplant, rest 15 minutes, pat dry. Fry or roast in olive oil until golden and creamy inside.
~20 min
- 02
Simmer garlic and tomatoes into a simple sauce. Fold in eggplant and basil.
~12 min
- 03
Cook rigatoni al dente; toss with Norma sauce and top with ricotta salata.
~13 min
Tips
- Well-browned eggplant is the soul of Norma.
- Ricotta salata’s saltiness finishes the plate—don’t skip a salty cheese.