Rigatoni with Sweet Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Mozzarella Recipe | Say Mmm

Ingredients

• 1 firm ripe pink, black, or white eggplant
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• Two 14 ounce cans good-quality plum tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 to 2 fresh or dried chilies, chopped or crumbled, optional
• Bunch fresh basil, leaves ripped and stalks sliced
• 4 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 pound rigatoni or penne
• 7 ounces cow's-milk mozzarella
• 1 piece Parmesan cheese, for grating