Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma (pronounced [ˈpasta alla ˈnɔrma]) is one of the most well known Italian pasta dishes. It is typical of the Sicilian cuisine[1] created originally in Catania, Sicily, Italy.
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| Course | Pasta |
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| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Sicily |
| Main ingredients | tomatoes, eggplants, ricotta salata, basil |
The original recipe is made with macaroni (typical Italian pasta), tomatoes, fried aubergines (eggplant), grated ricotta salata cheese, and basil.
The name of the dish is said to originate from the apocryphal exclamation by the Italian writer Nino Martoglio who, upon tasting the dish, exclaimed "This is a real 'Norma'!",[2] comparing it with the exceptional perfection of the Vincenzo Bellini opera Norma.
See also
- List of eggplant dishes
- List of pasta dishes
References
- Gillian Riley (1 November 2007). The Oxford Companion to Italian Food. Oxford University Press, USA. pp. 401–. ISBN 978-0-19-860617-8.
- "La vera pasta a la Norma siciliana. Origini, varianti e trucchi della ricetta". Luciano Pignataro Wine&Food Blog. July 15, 2018.
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