Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

An all-in-one pasta dish with tender eggplant and a bright tomato sauce.

Pasta alla norma (Eggplant pasta)

Pasta alla norma is a traditional Italian pasta dish that's an excellent, satisfying vegetarian main dish. Quick and easy!

Eggplant Pasta

This Eggplant Pasta is One of Italy's Most Legendary Pasta Today we are making one of Italy's, specifically Sicily, most famous and legendary pastas, Pasta alla Norma, the star of which is eggplant.

Pasta Alla Norma with Roasted Eggplant & Tomatoes

This roasted version of a Pasta alla Norma recipe (a Sicilian pasta with fried eggplant, tomato, and ricotta salata) packs in maximum flavor!

Pasta with Eggplant, Portobella, and Tomatoes

I spent a good portion of the last month making eggplant parmesan for the Food Lab article on the subject. This left me with a few things: lots of canned tomatoes, plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano, a slew of eggplants, and a great microwave-then-cook technique for getting the most out of their texture. That's about all there is to say about this recipe, other than the fact that it takes about 20 minutes to throw together, and is really good to boot.

Pasta Alla Norma (Sicilian Pasta With Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Ricotta Salata)

A classic Sicilian dish of eggplant sautéed in olive oil and served with pasta in a rich tomato sauce garnished with ricotta salata.

Penne With Melted-Vegetable Sauce

Made with vegetables that have been cooked until meltingly soft, this penne pasta dish is one of those great examples of what makes classic rustic Italian cooking so special: It makes the most of humble and unassuming ingredients, turning them into something downright delicious.

Penne all' Arrabbiata (Spicy Tomato Pasta)

Penne Arrabbiata (or Penne all'Arrabbiata) is a classic Roman pasta dish featuring a spicy and garlicky tomato sauce. It's extremely quick and easy to make and packs so much flavor into each bite with only a handful of ingredients.

Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan)

Sweet, silky, and absolutely delicious, this breading-free version of eggplant parm made in Italy is well worth trying, especially in late summer when eggplant (and tomatoes!) are at their best.

Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce and Pan-Fried Eggplant

At its base, this is just a simple spaghetti and tomato sauce recipe—a satisfying classic for sure, but not exactly the most exciting dinner of the week. But if you add a handful of crispy slices of pan-fried eggplants on top, along with a shower of parmesan cheese, and you have a meal with a variety of textures and some real heft.