Penne Alla Norma

Name: Penne Alla Norma
Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 eggplant, peeled and diced; 2 pints grape tomatoes; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 1/3 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 cup fresh basil, torn; parmesan cheese (to garnish)

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 lb penne rigate
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 eggplant, peeled and diced
2 pints grape tomatoes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/3 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 cup fresh basil, torn
parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, reserving 1/2 cup or so of pasta water.
2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep skillet over medium low heat and cook the garlic about 3 minutes.
3

Increase heat to medium high add eggplant and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, cover and cook about 12 minutes, stirring once, until tomatoes burst.
4

Meanwhile combine ricotta and mint.
5

Add pasta and basil to tomato mixture and stir; add pasta water if needed.
6

Serve pasta in bowls, topped with ricotta mixture; garnish with shaved Parmesan.