Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla Norma is a classic Sicilian pasta dish originating from Catania. It typically features pasta (often rigatoni or penne) tossed with a rich tomato sauce, fried eggplant, and topped with salty ricotta salata cheese and fresh basil.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a hearty source of carbohydrates from the pasta and healthy fats from the eggplant and olive oil. A standard serving generally provides around 400-600 calories, along with fiber, vitamins from the tomatoes and basil, and calcium from the cheese.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	7 g
Sugar	9 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	620 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin A	450 µg RAE
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Magnesium	55 mg
Phosphorus	210 mg
Vitamin K	12 µg

Per 1 plate (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The dish is named after Vincenzo Bellini's opera 'Norma,' with the creator declaring it as perfect as the music. It showcases the Sicilian love for eggplant, a vegetable central to the island's cuisine, and transforms simple ingredients into a celebrated culinary masterpiece.