Penne Alla Norma

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Easy to make with ordinary and inexpensive grocery store ingredients.

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Steps

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Cook pasta according to package directions , drain , reserving 1 / 2 cup or so of pasta water.

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Meanwhile , heat oil in a deep skillet over medium low heat and cook the garlic about 3 minutes.

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Increase heat to medium high add eggplant and tomatoes , season with salt and pepper , cover and cook about 12 minutes , stirring once , until tomatoes burst.

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Meanwhile combine ricotta and mint.

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Add pasta and basil to tomato mixture and stir.

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Add pasta water if needed.

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Serve pasta in bowls , topped with ricotta mixture.

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Garnish with shaved parmesan.

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Ingredients

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penne rigate, olive oil, garlic cloves, eggplant, grape tomatoes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, ricotta cheese, of fresh mint, fresh basil, parmesan cheese