Pasta Alla Norma

Name: Pasta Alla Norma
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: Four to six servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds of Italian eggplants (see note); Kosher salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 large cloves garlic, peeled but not chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound dried rigatoni, preferably imported Italian; 15 large sprigs Italian parsley, chopped

Recipe from "Bugialli on Pasta"

Adapted by Regina Schrambling

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Rating: 4(20)
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Ingredients

Yield:Four to six servings

2pounds of Italian eggplants (see note)
Kosher salt
¼cup olive oil
2large cloves garlic, peeled but not chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1pound dried rigatoni, preferably imported Italian
15large sprigs Italian parsley, chopped

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Preparation

Step 1
Peel the eggplants and slice them crosswise into disks less than one-half-inch thick. Layer the slices in a bowl, sprinkling coarse kosher salt over each layer. Place a plate over the slices and place a weight on top. Let sit for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Rinse the eggplant slices well and pat them dry with paper towels. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and saute for two minutes. Add the eggplant and saute for 15 minutes, turning once or twice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then pour in one-half cup of cold water. Cover and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a full boil. Add coarse salt to taste, then add pasta. Cook until al dente, about 9 to 12 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the garlic from the eggplant and discard. Drain the pasta well, place it in a shallow serving bowl and pour the eggplant sauce over. Toss well. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with additional ground black pepper.