are sicilians different than grazie, thank you. like a true sicilian, roberta s passion for life, family and for this island has found a perfect expression in her food. it s just extraordinary. it s some of the best food, probably, that i ve ever had. the food is great, but the magic ingredient that makes this restaurant so special is the wonderful sicilian hospitality, which also helps take your mind off that active volcano looming nearby.
the sea? no, no, no, no. i want to be right at the fiery maw of it. [laughs] but there s a very good reason why catanians risk living so close to this volatile volcano. because centuries of eruptions have created mineral-rich soil which grows some of the finest fruits and vegetables in the world. i m here to visit a restaurant that uses some of this beautiful local produce to make classic sicilian dishes. it s owner is roberta capizzi. roberta: we can come this way. tucci: ok. roberta s chef is making pasta alla norma, a sicilian favorite made with eggplant. it was named after the opera, norma, composed by one of catania s most famous sons, vincenzo bellini. so pasta alla norma is a very famous sicilian dish. and the recipe we re gonna make today is from your family? eggplants are a gift left by the arab domination in the 9th
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