Delicious Roasted Eggplant Pasta Recipe: Pasta alla Norma
Looking for a delightful and comforting dish to elevate your dinner table? This Delicious Roasted Eggplant Pasta Recipe, also known as Pasta alla Norma, is an absolute favorite among families. Featuring tender roasted eggplant paired with a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, this recipe offers a burst of Mediterranean flavors that everyone will love. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings and can be whipped up in no time. Plus, it’s vegetarian-friendly and packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a nutritious option for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 800 g eggplant, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 700 g tomato passata
- 300 g spaghetti or other pasta
- Fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (for serving)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss cubed eggplant with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic and onion until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add grape juice to the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomato passata, water, herbs, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for another 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and combine with the sauce.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving hot with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg