PASTA ALLA NORMA 🍆 🍅

With simply the best - @muttipomodorouk tomatoes ❤️ *gifted @degustabox_uk

Ingredients
• 200g penne (or any short pasta)
• 1 medium aubergine, diced
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 400g tin peeled tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil, to serve
• Grated parmesan or ricotta salata, to finish (optional)

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Method:
Toss aubergine in 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt, and roast at 200°C for 20 mins (or pan-fry until golden).
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Add garlic, oregano, and chilli flakes. Cook for 1 min, then add the peeled tomatoes.
Crush them gently with a spoon and simmer for 10–15 mins until thickened.
Boil in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
Add roasted veg to the sauce, then toss in the pasta. Add a splash of pasta water if needed. Season to taste.
Top with parmesan or ricotta salata and fresh basil.