Easy Penne Alla Norma (Eggplant Pasta) Recipe

Name: Easy Penne Alla Norma (Eggplant Pasta) Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 serving
Ingredients: 15-20 ounces of penne pasta; 1 onion; 1 garlic clove; 10 ounces of eggplant; 5 ounces of red peppers; salt, pepper, sugar; 10 ounces of tomato sauce; A handful of baby spinach; chili flakes (optional)

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
3
Calories
550 kcal
Course
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Easy Penne Alla Norma (Eggplant Pasta) Recipe

Christopher Rios

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This Penne Alla Norma is a plant-based spin on the classic Sicilian dish! Tender eggplant and red peppers simmered in a homemade tomato sauce, then tossed with al dente pasta. It's the perfect weeknight meal any day of the week!

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Ingredients

Servings

15-20 ounces of penne pasta
1 onion
1 garlic clove
10 ounces of eggplant (cut into small ¼ of an inch pieces)
5 ounces of red peppers (cut into small ¼ of an inch pieces)
salt, pepper, sugar
10 ounces of tomato sauce
A handful of baby spinach
chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package (usually about 10 to 12 minutes).
Meanwhile, in a hot pan, start by frying the onions and garlic in some olive oil. In 2 to 3 minutes you can add to the pan the eggplant and peppers. Season with salt and pepper and let them cook for 5 minutes.
Now add the tomato sauce and some sugar to balance the acidity.
Let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes and add the spinach.
Now the pasta should be ready - drain it and put it in the sauce straight away. Take it off the heat and serve!

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Notes

Chop the eggplant and peppers uniformly. This will ensure they cook through evenly and are nice and tender with just a few minutes of sautéing.
Cook the pasta until al dente. "Al dente" means slightly firm to the bite. The pasta should be cooked through, but still easily hold its shape and have a chewy texture.
Incorporate fresh herbs. If you have fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley on hand, it would be delicious as a garnish on this pasta dish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 550kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 106g (35%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 461mg (19%) Potassium 710mg (20%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 2849IU (57%) Vitamin C 75mg (83%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 550 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	550kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	106g	35%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Sodium	461mg	19%
Potassium	710mg	15%
Fiber	16g	64%
Sugar	13g	26%
Vitamin A	2849IU	57%
Vitamin C	75mg	83%
Calcium	45mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%