Pasta alla Norma

1 hr 10 min Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min
Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (9)

  • 1 batch Super Simple Marinara Sauce, or 2 cups (16 ounces) store-bought marinara
  • 2 medium eggplants (about 2 1/4 pounds total) 
  • ¼ cup + 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt, more to taste
  • 8 ounces rigatoni, ziti or spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus a handful more small basil leaves or torn leaves for garnish 
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ cup (1.5 ounces) finely grated ricotta salata and/or Parmesan cheese

Directions

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