24/06/2026
๐๐ฎ๐น Pasta of the Day: Pasta alla Norma ๐ฎ๐น๐
Today we celebrate one of Sicilyโs most iconic dishes: Pasta alla Norma.
Born in the beautiful city of Catania, this timeless recipe combines fried aubergines, rich tomato sauce, fragrant basil, and a generous sprinkle of ricotta salata.
Legend has it that the dish was named after Norma, the masterpiece of the renowned composer Vincenzo Bellini. After tasting this extraordinary pasta, a Sicilian writer is said to have exclaimed: โThis is a Norma!โ โ comparing its perfection to Belliniโs celebrated opera.
Just like Belliniโs music, Pasta alla Norma is a tribute to Sicilian passion, tradition, and simplicity.
From the heart of Catania to your table today. ๐โค๏ธ
Available while it lasts!
๐ฎ๐น๐โจ
https://youtu.be/tmQPH3YQ3XE?feature=shared