500ml

Tomato passata

400g

Rigatoni pasta

100g

Ricotta salata

100ml

Olive oil

10leaves

Fresh basil

2cloves

Garlic

1piece

Eggplant

Method

Fry cubed eggplant in olive oil until golden, set aside. Sauté garlic in oil, add tomato passata, basil, salt, simmer 15 min. Cook rigatoni al dente, toss with sauce and eggplant. Top with grated ricotta salata and fresh basil.

Story

Sicilian favorite with fried eggplant, rich tomato sauce, and ricotta salata—rustic, hearty, and great for sharing at the bar.