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Spaghetti with Eggplant, Cheese and Tomato Sauce (Spaghetti alla Norma)
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Spaghetti with Eggplant, Cheese and Tomato Sauce (Spaghetti alla Norma)

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Spaghetti with Eggplant, Cheese and Tomato Sauce (Spaghetti alla Norma)
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

661
Calories
29g
Protein
43g
Fat
40g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Romano Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Plum 1 medium (66g) 30
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 large or 2 medium eggplant, about 1 1/2 lb.
  • total
  • Salt for eggplant, plus more, to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 to 2 1/2 lb. fresh tomatoes, peeled,
  • seeded and chopped, or 1 can (28 oz.) plum
  • tomatoes, seeded and chopped, with juice
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup coarsely grated ricotta salata cheese, plus
  • more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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