Kickin Spicy Eggplant Pasta Aubergine alla Norma ish

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces (approximately 300g)
• 8 ounces uncooked pasta (225g) (e.g., penne, rigatoni, fusilli)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices (400g)
• ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (approximately 100g)
• 1 large handful fresh basil, torn, plus extra for garnish
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste