If you’re looking for a delicious, simple, and healthy recipe to satisfy your pasta cravings, Pasta alla Norma with Zucchini is the perfect dish for you. This classic Sicilian recipe features tender pasta tossed in a rich tomato sauce with chunks of fried eggplant and grated ricotta salata cheese. Here’s how to put your own twist on it by adding zucchini.

Ingredients:

– 1 pound of rigatoni pasta
– 2 medium-sized eggplants, cut into small cubes
– 2 medium-sized zucchinis, cut into small cubes
– Salt, as needed
– 1/2 cup olive oil
– 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 (28-ounce) can of whole peeled tomatoes
– A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1/2 cup grated ricotta salata cheese
– Fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook it according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

2. Fry the Eggplants and Zucchinis

While the pasta is cooking, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant cubes and a pinch of salt, and fry them until golden brown on all sides. This should take about 15 minutes.

Remove the eggplant cubes from the pan and set them aside. Add the remaining olive oil to the same pan, and fry the zucchini cubes for about 10 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden.

3. Make the Tomato Sauce

In the same pan used to fry the vegetables, heat the onion over medium heat until it becomes translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.

Add the canned tomatoes to the pan, crushing them with a wooden spoon or a potato masher until they break down into small pieces. Add the red pepper flakes (optional) and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until it thickens.

4. Assemble the Dish

Add the fried eggplants and zucchinis to the tomato sauce. Mix everything together and let it warm up for a few minutes.

Finally, add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss it with the tomato sauce and vegetables until it is coated evenly.

5. Garnish and Serve

Add grated ricotta salata cheese and chopped basil to the top of the pasta. Serve hot.

This delicious pasta alla Norma with zucchini dish is the perfect recipe for any pasta lover. The added zucchini perfectly complements the flavors of the eggplant and tomato sauce, and the grated ricotta salata cheese adds a creamy texture to the dish.

Not only is this recipe simple and easy to make, but it is also healthy. The fresh vegetables, rich tomato sauce, and whole grain pasta provide essential nutrients that contribute to a healthy diet. Plus, by making this dish at home, you can control the amount of salt and oil you use.

So next time you’re in the mood for a comforting bowl of pasta, give this recipe a try. It’s sure to become one of your new favorites.

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