"Penne Rigate alla Norma" .. Mia Piccola Cucina's version of this tasty and colorful dish comes from the Sicilian gastronomic tradition where "Pasta alla Norma" is considered a triumph of Mediterranean flavors and was so called in honor of Vincenzo Bellini's opera "Norma".
Legend has it in 19th century, Nino Martoglio, a Sicilian writer, poet and theater director, was so impressed when he first tasted this dish that he compared it to “Norma”, Bellini’s masterpiece.
And the name stuck ever since.
My version features Grilled Eggplant (aubergine), Cento San Marzano Tomatoes, Shallots, Garlic, Peperoncino Flakes, my home grown Italian Basil and my house made Penne Rigate "ridged" pasta topped with "grated" Ricotta Salata".
This one is a winner folks!
Ciao and Happy July 4th!
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