Rigatoni alla Norma

by: es.eatss

  • Preparation 15 min
  • Portions 2 pers.

Ingredients needed

  • 1 eggplant, diced
  • Favuzzi olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • A few fresh basil leaves
  • 1 480 ml bottle of Favuzzi basil tomato sauce
  • 280 g pf Favuzzi rigatoni 
  • Grated ricotta salata, to garnish

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Steps of preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Spread the diced eggplant on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle generously with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast for 20–22 minutes, until golden and tender.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  6. Add the pasta and cook for 11 miutes.
  7. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  8. In a pan over medium heat, add a generous drizzle of olive oil.
  9. Add the whole garlic cloves and sauté for 2 minutes.
  10. Pour in the tomato sauce and add a few basil leaves.
  11. Lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  12. Remove the garlic, lightly crush it, then return it to the sauce.
  13. Add the cooked pasta and eggplant to the sauce.
  14. Mix well.
  15. Add a bit of reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and bind the sauce.
  16. Serve topped with grated ricotta salata, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh basil leaves.

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