3 Cheese Pasta with Eggplant

For our new signature pasta, we’re borrowing a page from Nonna’s cookbook with the Sicilian dish “Pasta alla Norma.” The classic recipe usually features noodles tossed with eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, and regional cheese—simple yet elegant.
 
Our latest addition to the frozen case is a modified version of the original that adds more body and savory flavor without sacrificing taste. Trader Joe’s 3 Cheese Pasta with Eggplant’s penne pasta stays almost al dente, offering a rich and mouthwatering experience with enough vegetables to make it toothsome and hearty while still vegetarian! The layered flavor of the tomato sauce is enhanced by the creamy bechamel, complemented by mozzarella, provolone, and hard grating cheeses. Close your eyes and you just might get transported back to Nonna’s kitchen!

3 Cheese Pasta with Eggplant comes in two single-serving paper trays that heat up beautifully in the microwave or oven, without the pasta drying out or overcooking. It makes a quick, portioned lunch or a dinner for two, ready in minutes! For a beverage pairing, consider a recommendation from Pavarotti, the Italian opera legend, who was said to have loved the original alla Norma with the chilled, sparkling red wine Medici Lambrusco Reggiano, from Northern Italy.