Cavatelli Alla Norma Kit

Pasta Alla Norma originated in Sicily, and Chef Nic’s version is made with plum tomatoes, eggplant, fragrant herbs, a touch of red pepper, and the traditional snow cap of ricotta salata cheese on top. When tossed with shortened bucatini – which closely resembles cavatelli – it makes for a hearty and rustic meal. And garlic bread is included on the side! Pair with an equally rustic glass of pinot noir.

After chef Nic Bryon was laid off from his job at one of Tampa’s trendiest restaurants at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, he teamed up with his brother Greg and translated his love for all things pasta into Pasta Packs. Each Pasta Pack includes everything you need to enjoy a handmade pasta experience in the comfort of your own home, from fresh handmade pasta to slow-cooked sauces to fresh proteins, each in their own sealed packs, along with step-by-step cooking instructions.

MORE DETAILS

This package includes your choice of Pasta Alla Norma Kit

Pasta Kit Options Include

• Cavatelli Alla Norma Kit (Serves 4)
  • Fresh Cavatelli Pasta (1.1 lbs.)
  • Alla Norma Sauce (26 oz.)
  • Ricotta Salata (3 oz.)
  • Garlic Butter (3 oz.)
  • 8 slices Bread (8 oz.)
• Catavelli Alla Norma Kit (Serves 8)
  • Fresh Cavatelli Pasta (2.25 lbs.)
  • Alla Norma Sauce (50 oz.)
  • Ricotta Salata (6 oz.)
  • Garlic Butter (6 oz.)
  • 16 slices Bread (1 lb.)

INSTRUCTIONS / STORAGE

• Pasta Packs ships Wednesday – Friday of each week
• Orders cannot be shipped to P.O. Boxes
• Orders shipped to Alaska and Hawaii via 2-day will incur an additional $20 charge or $35 for Overnight Shipping. Sorry guys!

• Pasta Kits ship with ice packs, may thaw in transit.
• Upon arrival, store pasta packs in the refrigerator until ready to prepare.
• If you do not plan to enjoy within 2-3 days, it is advisable to place them in the freezer. Each item can be safely frozen for up to 1 month.
• Store Ricotta Salata and other cheeses in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

To Serve

• If frozen, thaw frozen sauce packs and overnight in the refrigerator. Pasta can remain frozen until ready to cook.
• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. For best results, prepare pasta and sauce at the same time.
• Meanwhile, heat a separate sauté pan on low heat. Open thawed Sauce Pack with kitchen shears and add contents to the sauté pan, stirring often.
• Straight from the freezer, use kitchen shears to open the Pasta Pack and add pasta to the boiling water, stirring often. Pasta will need to cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
• After approx. 3-4 minutes (7-8 minutes, if frozen), check one of the noodles for al dente texture.
• Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the pasta to the alla norma sauce. Try not to transfer too much water from pasta – a little is okay.
• Gently mix pasta with sauce to coat evenly. Season with salt & pepper as desired.
• Time to taste the dish! You should be tasting the savory aubergine and vegetables, complemented by rich ricotta and rich, fresh roasted tomato.
• Once your desired flavor is achieved, begin to plate your pasta. Chef recommends plating a spoonful of sauce first, then using a plating spoon to scoop the Alla Norma and place on the plate starting in the center. Build up the plate by adding scoops pasta, aubergine and tomato chunks. Finish with a generous sprinkle of ricotta salata.
• Take a picture to share with your friends and family. Remember to tag Pasta Packs on Instagram or Facebook. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• Alla Norma Sauce – Eggplant, Plum Tomato, Garlic, Basil, Crushed Red Pepper, House Tomato Sauce (Veg.), Oregano, Water, Salt Pepper
• Cavatelli Pasta – Wheat Flour, Eggs, Salt, Olive Oil
• Garlic Butter – Unsalted Butter, Fresh Garlic, Pecorino, Parsley, Garlic Powder, Paprika.
• Ricotta Salata – Sheep’s Milk
• Bread – Unbleached Enriched White Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid) (Wheat), Sour Culture, Carbon Filtered Water, Sea Salt, Dry Yeast, Wheat Bran (Wheat) Allergens: Wheat, Egg Milk