INGREDIENTS
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For the TOMATO SAUCE (Tip: can be made ahead of time):
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¼ cup of olive oil
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½ onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 28-ounce can of San Marzano plum tomatoes crushed with a fork
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Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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4 basil leaves torn and more for garnish
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For the PASTA AND EGGPLANT:
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2 small eggplants, thinly sliced
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Salt
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2 cups or more of olive oil or vegetable oil
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1 pound of rigatoni pasta
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1 cup of grated Ricotta Salata or 1 cup of freshly grated Romano cheese