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Pasta alla Norma (Eggplant Pasta)

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 45 min

Ingredients

  • 3 eggplant
  • coarse salt
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 (18 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 small bunch fresh basil, chopped, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese, or to taste