Penne Alla Norma made with penne pasta, onion, garlic clove, eggplant, red peppers, salt, black pepper, sugar, tomato sauce, baby spinach, chili flakes, olive oil

Penne Alla Norma

This plant-based Penne Alla Norma reimagines the classic Sicilian dish with tender eggplant and vibrant red peppers. Simmered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and tossed with al dente pasta, it's a perfect, wholesome weeknight meal.

3 servings
Updated
mains
#easy#pasta#vegan#italian#eggplant#tomato sauce#mediterranean#weeknight meal#budget-friendly

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the penne pasta (18 ounces) according to package instructions (approx. 10-12 minutes).

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in a hot pan, fry the onion (1) and clove (1 garlic) in olive oil (2 tbsp) for 2-3 minutes. Add the eggplant (10 ounces) and red peppers (5 ounces). Season with [salt] and [black pepper] and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add the tomato sauce (10 ounces) and [sugar] to balance acidity. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the baby spinach (1 handful).

  4. 4

    Drain the cooked [penne pasta] and add directly to the sauce. Toss until well combined. Serve hot with optional [chili flakes].

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

550
kcal
20
Protein (g)
106
Carbs (g)
4
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Fiber 16 g
Sugars 13 g

Micronutrients

iron
2mg
33% DV
sodium
461mg
60% DV
calcium
45mg
14% DV
potassium
710mg
45% DV
vitamin a
855mcg
285% DV
vitamin c
75mg
250% DV
vitamin k
267mcg
667% DV

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