The pasta is based on just a few inexpensive and accessible ingredients, including olive oil, eggplant, tomatoes and pasta — the homey flavors that define “cucina povera,” or “peasant cooking”: simple, delicious meals made on the cheap.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-09-24 16:19:06">September 24, 2024 at 4:19 p.m.</time>

The pasta is based on just a few inexpensive and accessible ingredients, including olive oil, eggplant, tomatoes and pasta — the homey flavors that define “cucina povera,” or “peasant cooking”: sim…{ai:summary}<p>The article discusses a pasta dish made from affordable ingredients like olive oil, eggplant, tomatoes, and pasta, embodying the principles of "cucina povera," or peasant cooking. This style emphasizes simplicity and flavor in meals prepared cost-effectively. </p><p>#culture</p>

Singing the praises of Pasta alla Norma

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