Pasta Alla Norma with Chicken

📝 Ingredients

• 8 oz Spaghetti
• 1 Eggplant
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• Pinch of salt and black pepper
• 2 oz Ground chicken
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 Onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 cup Tomato paste/tomato puree
• 1/2 tsp Italian herbs
• 1/2 tsp Chili flakes
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• Fresh basil
• Parmesan cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (about 400°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper and drizzle with olive oil.
2. 2Mix the eggplant with salt and pepper, then arrange it on the baking tray. Roast for 20 minutes.
3. 3Flip the eggplant and roast for another 5 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven and set aside.
4. 4Bring a pot of water to a boil, adding a little oil and salt. Cook the pasta until al dente.
5. 5In another pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute the garlic and onion until fragrant.
6. 6Add ground chicken, tomato puree, Italian herbs, chili flakes, a bit of salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
7. 7Add the roasted eggplant and pasta to the pan, and mix until the pasta is coated with the sauce.
8. 8Serve the pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.