travelguide TILMPE May. 2015 | Page 41

CATANIA RECIPES Pasta alla Norma Sarde a Beccafico (4 people) (4 people) Ingredients: Ingredients: - 400grams spaghetti 1kg ripe tomatoes 1 aubergine - basil - 2 garlic cloves - grated salted ricotta cheese extravirgin olive oil - fine salt and poarse salt (for brine). 800grams sardines. Step 1: cut the tomatoes,place in an alluminium poat and mash with your hands,turn the heat to high and boil for approximately 20 minutes. Step 2: sieve the tomatoes,adding the garlic and basil. Step 3: reduce the flame,turn off the heat and add the oil. Step 4: separately, finally,slice the aubergines dip in cold wáter and salt. Leave under a weight for approximately 1 hour. Then drain and squeeze dry. Step 5: fry the aubergines in hot oil and place on absorbent paper. Cook the spaghetti in ample salted water,livin