Pasta Alla Norma In less than half an hour, you can enjoy delicious pasta inspired by true Italian tradition. Made with eggplant, hearty vegetable sauce and plenty of cheese, this vegetarian recipe is as filling as it is delicious, and the herbs and spices in the artichoke marinade add extra flavor to your dish. Grab a fork and enjoy! 6 Servings 15 minutesPrep Time 15 minutesCook Time 0 peopleloved this print Ingredients Directions Ingredients 10 ounces penne pasta 1 pound eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons Bertolli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich Taste 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 large (1/2 cup) chopped shallots 1 jar (23 ounces) Bertolli® Rustic Cut™ Roasted Garlic Marinara with Garden Vegetables Sauce 1/2 cup shredded Pecorino Romano cheese (2 ounces) 1/2 cup torn fresh basil Directions Step 1: Cook pasta 2 minutes less than directed on package. Step 2: Working in 2 batches, place eggplant between a double layer of paper towel on microwaveable plate. Step 3: Microwave on HIGH 3 min.; cool. Step 4: Place cooled eggplant in medium bowl, pat dry and toss with salt, pepper, and flour. Step 5: Heat oil and pepper flakes in large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Add eggplant to pan in single layer; cook 2-3 min. undisturbed, until golden brown crust forms. Step 6: Flip eggplant, add shallots; cook 2-3 min., stirring occasionally until shallots soften. Step 7: Variations: For a twist, try this recipe with your favorite variety of Bertolli® Rustic Cut™ Sauce like Bertolli® Rustic Cut™ Sweet Peppers and Portobello Mushroom Sauce. For a milder combination, try using Romano cheese. Share This Recipe Share How To Sending Thank you! Your email was sent.Send another! Send More Enter your name* Recipient Name* Recipient Email Address* Enter your message here Hey! Thought you might like to learn how to do this from Bertolli. * Required field Send How To Related How To's & Recipes 15-Minute Chicken Margherita Get Cooking Tuscan Table Fall Get Cooking Spicy Tuscan Rigatoni with Sausage & Mushrooms Get Cooking Antipasto Tray Get Cooking Alfredo Florentine Lasagna Get Cooking Marinade Ratio Get Cooking
