Pasta A La Norma

Servings:

Cooking Time:

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ tbsp olive oil
• 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced
• ½ cup onion, sliced
• 1 ½ tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp basil
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
• 4 cups tomatoes, diced
• Linguine, cooked
• Grated aged ricotta or romano cheese

Instructions:

• Pre-heat the oven to 425°.
• Heat the 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet. Then brown the eggplant slices on both sides.
• Place the eggplant on a sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat the other tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan and then add the onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
• Add the oregano, basil, red pepper and tomatoes. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Toss in the eggplant and cooked pasta. While still hot, place in bowls and garnish with the cheese and serve.