Pasta alla norma

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SERVES 4 V Vn DF

HANDS-ON TIME 15 MINS

TOTAL TIME 50 MINS, PLUS RESTING

Serve this simple Sicilian pasta dish of aubergines in a rich tomato and basil sauce when the weather warms up.

• 2 aubergines (about 700g), cut into 1cm slices

• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• pinch of chilli flakes (optional)

• 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes

• 2 tbsp tomato purée

• a handful of basil, leaves picked and stalks reserved

• 1 tsp dried mixed or Italian herbs

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 300g dried rigatoni, penne or fusilli pasta

1 Line one or two large baking trays with baking paper. Arrange the aubergine slices in a single layer on the prepared baking tray(s) and sprinkle with salt. Leave to stand for 10-20 minutes to draw out the moisture. Blot the excess moisture with kitchen paper or a clean tea towel. Preheat the oven to 220°C, fan 200°C, gas 6.

2 Drizzle the aubergine slices with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 30 minutes, or until golden brown, turning the slices halfway through cooking.

3 Get on with the sauce while the aubergines are roasting. Add the olive oil to a large

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