Pasta Alla Norma - Lemon Stripes

Ingredients

• 4 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1-inch strips (I keep the skin on for extra nutrients and think it tastes better)
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 pound dry pasta (I use rigatoni for this!)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup grated pecorino or ricotta salata cheese