Spicy Eggplant Parmesan with Ricotta Recipe

Ingredients

• Olive oil cooking spray
• 3 large cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 24-oz jar unsalted puréed strained tomatoes or unsalted crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp raw honey
• 1/2 tsp plus 1/8 tsp dried oregano, divided
• 3/4 tsp sea salt, divided
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper, divided
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices and patted dry
• 1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour
• 3 large egg whites, divided
• 1 cup plain whole-wheat bread crumbs (TRY: King Arthur Unbleached White Whole Wheat Flour)
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese