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Spaghetti alla Norma

Mark Dexter
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 400 grams spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 each eggplant, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 cup Nap sauce (or fresh tomatoes cooked down)
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Ricotta salata or Parmesan (optional)

Instructions
 

1. Cook pasta

  • Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente.

2. Cook eggplant

  • Heat oil and cook eggplant until golden and soft.
    Remove and set aside.

3. Build sauce

  • Add garlic to pan, cook briefly.
    Add Nap sauce and chilli.

4. Combine

  • Return eggplant to pan and simmer 5–10 minutes.

5. Toss

  • Add pasta and toss through sauce.

6. Finish

  • Add basil and cheese if using.

    • 👨‍🍳 Notes

    Eggplant must be properly cooked
    Keep sauce balanced
    Fresh basil at the end

KOOK’S SECRETS

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
Keyword comfort food, homemade, quick, spicy
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