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This recipe prepared by Quattro Gastronomia Italiana chef Nicola Corra was the crowd favorite at the second installment of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce’s Italian Cooking Show. It’s a simple recipe with big flavors, good for a weeknight meal or even to make for friends. Buon appetito!
Rigatoni alla Norma con Melanzane, Basilico, Ricotta Salata
Ingredients
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4 servings
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1 eggplant, cut in 1/2-inch slices
12 oz. marinara sauce
4 oz. ricotta salata, shaved thinly
1/4 cup basil chiffonade
1 oz extra virgin olive oil
