The Most Underrated Pasta Dish?

Hi foodie,

Summer is officially here — and for me, that means craving dishes that are light, full of flavor, and easy to make. One of my absolute favorites? Pasta alla Norma. It's one of those dishes I come back to again and again, especially this time of year. It’s fresh, satisfying, and honestly? I think it’s one of the most underrated pasta recipes in all of Italian cuisine.

You hear a lot about Lasagna, carbonara, cacio e pepe, and Bolognese... but Pasta alla Norma rarely gets the attention it deserves. And that’s a shame — because it’s absolutely delicious. The combo of roasted eggplant, garlicky tomato sauce, fresh basil, and salty ricotta salata is pure magic. It’s the kind of dish that feels simple but tastes like summer on a plate.

Whether you're new to this recipe or it's already a favorite, I think you're going to love the way I make it. So let’s give Pasta alla Norma the spotlight it deserves!

Pasta alla Norma

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