Orzo alla Norma Salad with Eggplant | Sicilian Lunch
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30 min
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O salată italiană generoasă și plină de prospețime, inspirată din bucătăria siciliană. Pastele orzo sunt combinate cu cuburi rumenite de vinete coapte la cuptor, roșii cherry dulci, frunze proaspete de busuioc și ricotta cremoasă, totul desăvârșit cu un dressing simplu de ulei de măsline extra virgin.
Preparation method
Preparing and roasting the eggplant
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash the eggplant and cut it into cubes of about 1.5–2 cm.
Place the eggplant cubes on the baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and season with dried oregano, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and tender.
Cooking the pasta and assembling
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil with a teaspoon of sea salt. Once the water boils, add the orzo pasta and cook al dente according to package instructions (about 8–9 minutes).
Chef's tip
For a crunchy touch, you can add a handful of pine nuts, lightly toasted in a dry pan, right at the end.
If you want extra Mediterranean acidity, you can add a few drops of fresh lemon juice or a splash of balsamic vinegar to the dressing.
15 min
Under an hour
