I'm Hooked On This Sicilian Pasta

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. You will love this simple-to-prepare, full-flavored pasta. → Recipe: PRINT THIS RECIPE: https://www.billyparisi.com/pasta-alla-norma/ → Ingredients • 3 tablespoons olive oil • ½ peeled finely grated yellow onion • 2 finely grated garlic cloves • 2 28-ounce cans of whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, blended until smooth • 20 fresh basil leaves • 1 pound tubular pasta like penne rigate or rigatoni • 1 medium-sized skin on eggplant cut into 1-inch pieces about 12 ounces • ¼ cup avocado oil • 1 cup grated Ricotta Salata cheese • coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste Watch more recipe videos: Pasta Carbonara: https://youtu.be/coWml3by3Mw?si=P2281mnF_50eKOTP Penne all Vodka: https://youtu.be/ViTbqb3byuU?si=ej7nsGmERxpZXc_P → Follow Me On: • My Website: https://billyparisi.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefbillyparisi • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chefbillyparisi • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/chefbillyparisi • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyparisi Classical culinary expertise meets home cooking! I’m Billy Parisi, a classically trained culinary school graduate from Scottsdale Culinary Institute with over 15 years in the restaurant industry and over 25 years of cooking experience. Join me as I teach essential cooking techniques and provide easy-to-follow recipes, empowering you to create restaurant-quality meals right in your own kitchen. From classic dishes to innovative creations, I'll show you how to make anything from scratch, ensuring that every meal is a masterpiece. Food is the common language that bridges diverse backgrounds and stories, bringing people together around the same table. For me, cooking isn't just a skill; it's a source of pure happiness and fulfillment. Tune in every Friday for a new recipe, and subscribe now to discover why homemade food always tastes better. Let's cook up some magic together!