Rigatoni with Charred Eggplant - Lettuce Entertain You

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant (male eggplant, the male eggplant has less seeds)
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp. chopped basil
• 1 pt. cherry tomatoes
• 1 lb. bronzed die rigatoni
• 1 Tbsp. red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste
• extra red pepper flakes and parsley to garnish