Pasta alla Norma Recipe

This classic Pasta alla Norma Recipe of simmered tomato sauce with flash-fried fresh eggplant with cheese and basil is an excellent weeknight meal to serve to family and friends.

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You will love this simple-to-prepare, full-flavored pasta.

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INGREDIENTS:

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Add the olive oil to a large sauce pot over medium heat and heat it up for 30 to 45 seconds.

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Next, stir in the onion and garlic, season with a little salt, and sauté for 2 minutes or until it starts to barely brown.

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Turn the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 5 minutes or until the ingredients are caramelized.

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Pour in the tomatoes, add in the basil leaves, gently season with salt and pepper, and cook over low to medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes.

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Once the sauce is done, adjust any seasonings with salt and pepper and keep warm to the side.

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