Pasta Alla Norma (Eggplant Pasta)

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Dana D

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800g / 1.6 lb eggplant , cut into 2.5cm/1" cubes (2 medium/large ones)

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

½ tsp each salt and pepper

subheading: PASTA SAUCE:

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves , finely minced

½ small onion , very finely chopped (or 2 eschallots)

¼ cup dry white wine , anything not too sweet or woody (Note 1)

700g / 24 oz tomato passata (aka tomato puree, Note 2)

¼ cup water

1 tsp dried Italian herbs or oregano

½ tsp red pepper flakes , optional (for a hint of heat)

½ tsp each salt and pepper

300g / 10 oz spaghetti or other pasta, long or short (macaroni, rigatoni, penne, ziti, fettucini, bucatini)

subheading: SERVING:

½ cup basil leaves , roughly chopped (Note 3)

Parmesan cheese , grated (or ricotta salata if you have it - more traditional)

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