I'm Hooked On This Sicilian Pasta

Опубликовано: 30 Март 2026
на канале: Chef Billy Parisi
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This classic Pasta alla Norma Recipe of simmered tomato sauce with flash-fried fresh eggplant with cheese and basil is an excellent weeknight meal to serve to family and friends. You will love this simple-to-prepare, full-flavored pasta.

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→ Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ peeled finely grated yellow onion
• 2 finely grated garlic cloves
• 2 28-ounce cans of whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, blended until smooth
• 20 fresh basil leaves
• 1 pound tubular pasta like penne rigate or rigatoni
• 1 medium-sized skin on eggplant cut into 1-inch pieces about 12 ounces
• ¼ cup avocado oil
• 1 cup grated Ricotta Salata cheese
• coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

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