Lucky Penne Alla Norma

takes 40 minutes

serves 2

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant, chopped into 1 inch cubes

Salt, pepper, olive oil

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

14 oz crushed tomatoes

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 box GOODLES Lucky Penne

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan, plus more for garnish

about 15 leaves fresh basil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450.

2. Toss the eggplant with salt, pepper, and olive oil and add to a baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring once, until browned and reduced in size.

3. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the Lucky Penne according to package instructions. When the pasta is almost done, reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Strain the pasta and hold until ready to use. 

4. Heat a heavy bottom skillet to medium heat with the olive oil and add the garlic, salt, and chili flakes. Cook about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. 

5. Stir in the roasted eggplant and oregano. Stir in the cooked pasta and pasta cooking liquid. Stir in the parm. Simmer for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in the fresh basil. 

6. Serve with more parm!