Penne alla norma
35 MINUTES | SERVES 3 | EASY | V LC GF
aubergine 1 small, cut into 3cm cubes extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp
onion Ω, finely chopped
garlic 1 large clove, crushed dried chilli flakes a pinch
plum tomatoes 400g tin
gluten-free penne 150g
parmesan (or veggie alternative) 20g, finely grated basil a handful of leaves
• Put the aubergine into a large bowl and toss with the olive oil. Heat a non-stick frying pan over a high heat and tip in the aubergine. Cook, tossing regularly, for 5 minutes or until the aubergine is charred. Tip into a bowl.
• Turn down the heat and fry the onion with a splash of water for 5 minutes or until translucent (add a little water if it starts to catch). Add the garlic and chilli, and cook for 2 minutes, then tip in the tomatoes and Ω a tin of water. Season well and use a masher to break up the large tomato pieces. Tip the aubergine back in and simmer gently for 20-30 minutes or until thickened and the aubergine is soft.
• Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain well, reserving some of the cooking water. Tip the pasta into the sauce and toss well, adding a little pasta water if it’s too thick. Add ae of the cheese and toss well, divide between bowls then top with the remaining cheese and the basil.
PER SERVING 286 KCALS | FAT 5.1G SATURATES 1.8G | CARBS 48.3G | SUGARS 8.6G FIBRE 5.7G | PROTEIN 8.7G | SALT 0.2G