Pasta Alla Norma

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta of choice
• 2-3 chinese eggplants
• 1 cup water or broth
• 1 onion
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 28oz can of whole peeled tomatoes
• fresh basil or dry basil
• red pepper flakes to taste
• oregano to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Dice eggplants.
2. Spread on baking sheet, toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Bake at 430°F for 20 min.
4. Dice onion and mince garlic.
5. Fry onion and garlic in olive oil. Add red pepper flakes.
6. Add canned tomatoes.
7. Add 1 cup water/broth.
8. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
9. Simmer on medium heat until eggplants ready.
10. Add eggplants and basil to sauce.
11. Add cooked pasta and toss.