Garlicky Eggplant Pasta Recipe - How To Make Feta Eggplant Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. eggplant, cut into 1” cubes
• 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, 2 smashed, 2 grated or finely minced, divided
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/4 c. thinly sliced basil, plus more for serving
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/3 c. panko bread crumbs
• 4 oz. feta, crumbled (about ½ c.)
• 1/2 lb. medium-sized pasta, like rigatoni