Eggplant Miso Pesto Pasta - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 9 ounces pasta
• 1 eggplant (cubed)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• 2 cups basil leaves
• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
• 2 tbsp miso
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup grated parmesan
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp toasted pine nuts
• basil leaves
• grated parmesan
• crushed pepper flakes