Pasta with Eggplant and Tomatoes - Healthy Recipes from Click 'N Cook

Ingredients

• 1 pound whole wheat pasta (spaghetti, linguine or penne all work)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium eggplants cut into 1” cubes (leave peel on for nutrients and texture)
• 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes (or 1 28-oz. can of no salt added diced tomatoes)
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• black pepper, to taste
• balsamic vinegar optional