Pasta alla Norma (Eggplant Pasta)

Description This is a classic Italian pasta dish from Sicily that was created after Bellini’s opera Norma, made with fried eggplant, tomatoes, ricotta, and fresh basil. As with many classic Italian dishes – only a few ingredients are needed, but they should be of excellent quality. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.it] Ingredients 3 eggplant coarse … Read more

Spicy Eggplant and Pasta with Pancetta

Description Eggplant has its fans and its detractors. Even the most devoutly anti-eggplant zealot can’t resist this savory combination of spicy eggplant, pancetta, and pasta. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil ⅓ pound pancetta bacon, diced 1 eggplant, diced 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce 1 (10.5 ounce) container cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup red wine … Read more