Rigatoni Alla Norma

Rigatoni Alla Norma
The Saratoga Olive Oil take on this classic Sicilian pasta dish–made with tomatoes, eggplant, ricotta, basil, and with our Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil, this pasta is surprisingly light yet so rich in flavor. This recipe makes for an amazing summer night dinner, made with the season's favorite vegetables!  Recipe by: Taylor MacDougall

Products used: Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil, Neapolitan Herb Balsamic, Rosemary Olive Oil

Ingredients

½ Yellow Summer Squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
½ Zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
½ Eggplant, halved lengthwise and sliced
8 Campari Tomatoes, cut into quarters
¼ cup + 2 Tbsp SOOC Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil
1 Tbsp SOOC Neapolitan Herb Balsamic
¼ tsp SOOC Rosemary Sea Salt
Cracked Black Pepper to taste
1 lb Rigatoni pasta
4 oz Mozzarella balls, halved
½ cup Ricotta cheese
¼ cup torn Basil leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the yellow summer squash, zucchini, eggplant, campari tomatoes, ¼ cup SOOC Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil, SOOC Neapolitan Herb Balsamic, and SOOC Rosemary Sea Salt. Toss to coat the vegetables, and transfer to a large baking sheet.

Place the vegetables in a preheated oven to 425 degrees. Cook for 40-45 minutes, then remove from the oven.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain.

When the pasta and vegetables are cooked, combine and toss together in a large serving bowl. Top the pasta with the halved mozzarella balls, and dollop the ricotta cheese. Garnish with the torn basil leaves, cracked black pepper to taste, and finish with the remaining 2 Tbsp of SOOC Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil. Enjoy!