Eggplant Parmesan Meatballs - Chop Happy

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant (chopped in 1 inch chunks)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cloves garlic (left whole)
• 10 basil leaves (left whole)
• 1 teaspoon oregano (left whole)
• 1 handful parsley (left whole)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese (cut in small cubes)
• 1 jar favorite jarred tomato sauce