PASTA ALLA NORMA

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Provided by Serena Palumbo

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 (16-ounce) can tomato puree
1 cup chicken broth
Coarse sea salt
Red pepper flakes, to taste
1 eggplant, cubed
4 tablespoons canola oil
1 (1-pound) box dried penne rigate
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 cup ricotta salata, shaved into strips with a peeler
Few fresh basil leaves, chiffonade, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the spicy marinara sauce: Combine the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, tomato puree, and broth in a large, deep saucepan and cook over medium heat until reduced by 1/3. Add the salt, and red pepper flakes, to taste.
  • For the eggplants: Heat 4 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, and fry the eggplant. Drain them on paper towels and sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Stir the cooked eggplant into the marinara sauce. Keep the sauce warm.
  • For the pasta:
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the pasta, and add it to the marinara sauce. Stir in the grated cheeses.
  • Divide the pasta among the plates and top with a strip of ricotta salata and some fresh basil.

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