As an Italian, it just doesn’t get better than pasta and eggplant! Give this pasta a la norma a try for a perfect weeknight dinner!
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil until smoking. Add the garlic and then eggplant and cook stirring regularly, until softened and lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, and thyme, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain well and pour the hot pasta into the pan with the eggplant mixture.
Garnish with basil leaves and chili flakes. Drizzle with olive oil and top with fresh parmesan cheese then serve.