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Sicilian Casarecce alla Norma

Ingredients

  • 1/2 (16-ounce) package Finest Reserve™ by Our Family® Casarecce
  • 1/3 cup Our Family® Pure Olive Oil
  • 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
  • 1 tsp Our Family® Coarse Kosher Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp ground Finest Reserve™ Black Pepper Spice Grinder
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Our Family® Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups Finest Reserve™ by Our Family® Marinara Sauce
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

 

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 cup): 324 Calories, 16g Fat, 3g Saturated Fat, 5mg Cholesterol, 768 mg Sodium, 37g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 7g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 9g Protein

Directions

  1. Prepare casarecce as label directs for al dente casarecce; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Drain; return to saucepot and cover to keep warm.
  2. In 2 batches, in large skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups eggplant, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Transfer eggplant mixture to paper towel-lined plate; reduce heat to medium.
  3. In same skillet, cook onion 2 minutes or until starting to brown, stirring frequently. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Add sauce, casarecce, reserved cooking water and eggplant mixture; cook 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Makes about 6 cups.
  4. Serve casarecce mixture sprinkled with cheese and basil.

Chef's Tip

With this delicious Sicilian Casarecce alla Norma dish, every meal tells a story. Enjoy this dish sprinkled with cheese and basil for extra enjoyment!

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