Pasta Maccheroni Calabresi alla Norma

Cooking Time: Recipe 25 mins /Pasta 13 - 15 mins

Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 500g Squisito Maccheroni Calabresi
• 3 tablespoon of Colavita or Ed'o PURE  Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 eggplants chopped into 2cm chunks
• 2 garlic cloves finely sliced
• 1/2 bunch basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon Colavita Capers
• 1 tbsp Colavita Red Wine Vinegar
• 50g grated Ricotta Salata cheese
• 700g tomato sauce

METHOD:

1. Cook pasta in plenty of boiling salted water
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat
3. Add eggplants and cook until softened and golden, stirring occasionally
4. Add another splash of oil
5. Add garlic, capers and dried oregano
6. Cook for a further 2 minutes
7. Add vinegar and tomato sauce
8. Stir gently and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes
9. Add grated Ricotta Salata cheese
10. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and toss with the sauce.
11. Serve and top with grated Ricotta Salata, basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.