1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/4 Lb baby eggplant, diced (about 3) 3 cloves garlic, pressed 1 Tsp salt 1/2 Tsp red pepper flakes 1 jar (26 oz.) pasta sauce 1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped 1 Lb fettuccini, cooked according to package directions 8 oz Ricotta salata cheese
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in eggplant, garlic, salt, and red pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to medium, add pasta sauce, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in basil. In a large serving bowl, combine hot pasta with sauce, tossing to coat. Crumble Ricotta salata over top.
Serves 4
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