Penne Al Norma Recipe
- 500 gm Penne pasta (approx. 1 pkt.)
- 1 Medium-sized onion, chopped
- 1/8 tsp Garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 6 oz /½ of a can Tomato paste
- ½ cup Tomato sauce, ready-made
- 2 tsp Sugar
- ¼ tsp Oregano
- ¼ tsp Basil leaves
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- 1 Medium-sized aubergine
- 8 oz Mozzarella, shredded and divided
- 1 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese
Method:-
Blanch the pasta in boiling salted water till al dente. Combine chopped onion, chopped garlic and oil in a casserole. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and tomato sauce, sugar and seasonings. Microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes, until bubbly. Stir once, set aside. Cut aubergine into ½" cubes. Arrange cubes in 8 x 8" dish. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH for 6–8 minutes, until tender. Drain liquid from aubergine. Sprinkle half the Mozzarella over the aubergine, spoon on sauce. Add blanched pasta. Mix well. Top with remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Microwave on HIGH for 4-5 minutes, rotating dish often, until cheese melts. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve hot.
