Spicy Skillet Eggplant Lasagna | culture: the word on cheese

Ingredients

• 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
• 1 large eggplant (cut lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick slices)
• 1 head garlic
• 12 ounces hot Italian sausage (casings removed)
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
• 1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ¼ cup dry red wine
• ½ cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 16 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
• ¾ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese