Pasta alla Norma is a typical Sicilian dish. There are several versions related to the history of this dish with Mediterranean ingredients. The most famous comes from the comparison to a Bellini’s opera, named Norma, to enhance the beauty and goodness of the dish. A Catania playwright, after enjoying the dish, would have exclaimed: “Chista è ‘na vera Norma!’’ (This is the ultimate Norma!) With simple and tasty ingredients: aubergines, tomato sauce, garlic, basil, pasta, salted ricotta. Ready with the fork?
Pasta alla Norma
