PASTA ALLA NORMA (EGGPLANT PASTA)
Recipe video above. This is a traditional Italian pasta dish from Sicily, usually begun by cooking eggplant on the stove in a hefty amount of oil. I prefer roasting the eggplant - less oil plus the eggplant holds its shape better, especially when you roast at a high temp to caramelise the surface!Finishing with a good amount of fresh basil is traditional but even if you don't have any, there's other alternatives to add a touch of other flavour - such as fresh thyme, or extra dried herbs in the sauce.This is an excellent and satisfyingly "meaty" vegetarian main dish that will have even card-carrying carnivores asking for seconds!
Provided by Nagi
Categories Mains
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 240°C / 450°F (220°C fan). Line a tray with baking / parchment paper.
- Toss eggplant with oil, salt and pepper. Spread on the tray and roast for 20 minutes.
- Flip, then roast for a further 5 minutes. Cool on tray (this helps the eggplant hold its shape when tossing).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Start cooking the pasta a couple of minutes after you start making the sauce (next section), until al dente or to your liking.
- Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, cook for 20 seconds until golden, then add onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent and cooked through.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add wine, if using. Let it simmer, scraping the base of the pan to deglaze, until the wine mostly evaporates.
- Add tomato passata. Now pour the water into the passata bottle, screw on the lid, shake, and pour that in too (waste nothing!)
- Add dried herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir and simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in eggplant, then add cooked and drained pasta. GENTLY toss until pasta is coated in the sauce (so the eggplant doesn't turn into complete mush!).
- Serve immediately, garnished with a good pinch of fresh basil and parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 828 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PASTA ALLA NORMA (TOMATO AND EGGPLANT PASTA)
Pasta Alla Norma is a traditional Sicilian pasta dish made with eggplant/aubergine, tomatoes, basil and cheese. It's perfect for those nights when you want a healthy and filling vegetarian home cooked dinner, but without any fuss.
Provided by Helen
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat up the olive oil, then stir in the eggplant, making sure it all gets coated in oil. Let cook, stirring occasionally, for about ten to fifteen minutes.
- Add the garlic and chili flakes to the pan and cook, stirring, for a couple more minutes.
- Add the tomatoes to the pan, then crush them and break them up with a wooden spoon. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, then add the sugar/honey. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the eggplant is nice and soft.
- At the end of the cooking time, season well and stir in most of the basil.
- Meanwhile, boil the pasta according to the packet instructions (until al dente is best). Then drain, reserving some of the water.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated. Add enough of the reserved cooking water to make the dish nice and smooth and 'silky'.
- Rip the mozzarella into the pan and stir again briefly.
- Serve out into bowls immediately. Top with grated parmesan and the remaining fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 kcal, Carbohydrate 70 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 16 g, Sodium 294 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
HEALTHY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PASTA
This recipe was adapted from Weight watchers. Its quick and the broiled eggplant adds a depth of flavor. You can use any type of spaghetti sauce - from low calorie to high end. You decide the complexity. The feta may sound strange but the saltiness really adds more flavor than you would expect! Plus, its an easy way to get your serving of veggies. I would serve with a spinach salad.
Provided by sunkist100
Categories Penne
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash eggplant, cut into 1/4-1/2 inch thick slices (keep skin on). Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. place into broiler for 7 minutes or until golden brown. Flip over all slices and broil agian.
- In the mean time cook pasta and heat sauce.
- When both sides of the eggplant slices are light brown, cool for a few minutes and cut into chunks.
- Drain pasta.
- Mix together pasta, sauce, eggplant, feta.
- Note: Cooked chicken could be added for protein.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 771.3, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 14.4, Protein 9.4
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
this is a recipe i never thought i would like. but i LOVE it! it is so easy to make. sometimes i serve it over pasta, sometimes not. it's up to you. i have added meat to my spaghetti sauce before, but that really isn't necessary either because the eggplant is a meat substitute.
Provided by bratty
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 1-2 eggplant slices, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- mix egg and milk together in bowl, blend.
- heat olive oil in med frying pan.
- dip eggplant slices into egg/milk mixture.
- dip eggplant into breadcrumbs.
- place 4 slices at a time, into olive oil in frying pan.
- fry eggplant on each side, until each side is golden brown (you want them crispy, not mushy).
- remove eggplant from skillet, and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- repeat dipping and frying proces with other 4 eggplant slices.
- place 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce into 9x13 casserole dish.
- place eggplant into bottom of cassserole.
- pour spaghetti sauce over top of eggplant.
- sprinkle mozzarella/parmesan cheese over top of spaghetti sauce.
- bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- serve over pasta if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.9, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 297.5, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 5.1
PASTA WITH EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)
Make and share this Pasta With Eggplant (Aubergine) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet.
- Add the eggplant cubes and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 15 to 18 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the ziti according to package directions.
- When it is al dente, drain.
- Remove the eggplant from the saute pan.
- Add the garlic and the onion, along with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring.
- Add the tomatoes and crush them with your fingers.
- Add the cooked eggplant cubes and the olives.
- Cook and stir 15 minutes, until sauce is thick.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the basil.
- Cook 2 minutes.
- Add the ziti to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Serve hot.
ROASTED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND ONION PASTA
Was surfing the net trying to find another good recipe for eggplant and I discovered this one on an organic site. However, since then it has gone through so many changes I can't remember what it was when I first found it. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Manami
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Spray baking sheet lightly with nonstick spray.
- Place eggplant slices and onion rings on baking sheet; broil 20 minutes, turning once.
- Remove from oven; cool.
- Cut into bite size pieces.
- While eggplant and onions roast, cook pasta according to pkg directions, omitting salt and oil.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and saute 1 minutes.
- Add tomato, basil or Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Stir in eggplant and onion; cook 5 minutes.
- Add in pasta and stir well.
- Top with cheeses and pistachio nuts.
- Serve with a robust wine and a salad of greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.2, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 24.5, Sodium 605.4, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 8.2, Protein 18.3
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SAUCE FOR PASTA
A neighbor gave me a big bag of Eggplant, I have lots of tomatoes from our garden. We love Ratatouille, So I came up with this recipe for canning.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Sauces
Time 1h40m
Yield 7 pints
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a very large kettle, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until the onion is soft.
- Add tomatoes, eggplant, bell pepper, tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, pepper, and wine; stir.
- Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Put into hot jars and seal.
- Makes 7 pints or 4 quarts.
- Process in hot water bath for 40 minutes.
- This is very good served over pasta with Mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 2231.1, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 9, Sugar 22.7, Protein 4.9
CHUNKY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SAUCE FOR PASTA
Onions, garlic and basil add spice to tender eggplant in this rich and fantastic tasting tomato sauce, which goes a long way! Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your taste. This is from Meals.com.
Provided by Anu_N
Categories Sauces
Time 27m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a pressure cooker, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
- Add water, tomato paste, eggplant, tomatoes, basil, salt and red pepper flakes.
- Following manufacturer's directions bring to high pressure.
- Cook 4 minutes, then allow pressure to come down.
- Remove lid and cook, stirring, until sauce is thick.
- Serve hot over pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PASTA SAUCE
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Pasta Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Mince the garlic or put it through a press, and add it to the olive oil. Let it heat gently while you prepare the eggplant.
- Wash the eggplant first, then chop it very thoroughly, without peeling. Seed and dice the green peppers.
- Add the peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, olives, and capers to the oil. Stir well until the oil is evenly coating all the vegetables. Add salt to taste.
- Now add the remaining ingredients, stir again, and cover the skillet. Lower the heat to a very small flame and allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally to keep any of it from scorching, and add more wine or some water if it gets too thick.
- Makes about 2 quarts of sauce.
- The Vegetarian Epicure.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 999, Fat 59.8, SaturatedFat 8.4, Sodium 2065.6, Carbohydrate 74.3, Fiber 24.1, Sugar 39.6, Protein 14.6
PASTA ARRABBIATA WITH AUBERGINE
Choose this healthy pasta supper after a workout. Although it's low in fat and calories, it's packed with flavour, and also provides calcium and fibre
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Pasta, Supper
Time 43m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan, add the onions, cover and cook for 5 mins. Remove the lid and cook for 5 mins more, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic, chilli flakes and paprika, stir briefly, then tip in the tomatoes and a can of water. Stir in the bouillon and aubergine, then bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 mins.
- Cook the penne in a pan of boiling water for 12 mins until al dente. Drain, reserving 60ml of the cooking water. Add the cooked penne to the sauce, and toss well with the basil and a little of the reserved water, if needed. Spoon into two shallow bowls, and serve topped with the cheese and some extra basil, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium
PASTA ALLA NORMA
Try this easy version of an alla norma, which uses roast aubergine instead of fried. It's then tossed with spaghetti and a rich tomato and basil sauce
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss the aubergines with the salt, then tip into a colander set over a bowl for 30 mins, to extract any moisture.
- Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a casserole dish or saucepan. Tip in the onion and a pinch of salt, and cook over a low heat for 10 mins. Add the garlic and chilli, and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar, and bring to the simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 20 mins, stirring occasionally. Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7.
- Pat the aubergine dry with kitchen paper, then toss with the remaining oil. Spread out on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 mins until softened and golden around the edges. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions, reserving 100ml of the cooking water.
- Stir the aubergine into the sauce with the basil and capers. Season to taste, then toss the spaghetti in the pan with the sauce and a splash of the pasta water. Divide between four bowls and top with the ricotta and extra basil, if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium
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