Discover how to make Maccheroni alla Norma with Mutti Cherry Tomatoes, fried eggplant, basil and salted ricotta for a rich and authentic Sicilian pasta dish.
4 people
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In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil.
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Add the minced garlic and Mutti Cherry Tomatoes. Cook for about 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally and season with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper to taste.
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In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil and once the oil reaches the appropriate temperature, deep fry the cubed eggplants until they turn golden brown. Remove the fried eggplants from the oil and place them on absorbent paper to drain any excess oil.
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Then add them to the cherry tomato sauce along with torn basil leaves.
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Bring salted water to a boil and cook the Maccheroni until they are al dente, then drain them.
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Add the Maccheroni to the sauce with eggplants and toss them together over medium heat for about 3 minutes. To serve, plate the Maccheroni and top each serving with a generous grating of salted ricotta cheese. Enjoy your delicious Maccheroni alla Norma!
Maccheroni alla Norma is a beloved Sicilian pasta dish that brings together some of the most iconic flavours of Mediterranean cuisine. Tender pasta, golden fried eggplant, fresh basil and salted ricotta come together in a rich tomato sauce for a simple yet deeply satisfying recipe.
Mutti Cherry Tomatoes give the sauce a naturally sweet, intense tomato flavour that pairs beautifully with the richness of the fried eggplant. Gently cooked with garlic and extra virgin olive oil, the tomatoes create a vibrant sauce that coats the maccheroni and brings all the ingredients together.
For the best result, cook the maccheroni until al dente and toss them directly in the pan with the tomato and eggplant sauce. Finish each serving with fresh basil and a generous grating of salted ricotta cheese. Serve immediately for a comforting pasta dish inspired by the flavours of Sicily.
