Pasta alla norma - Good Food Middle East

Ingredients

• 2 aubergines, cut into 3cm chunks
• 1 heaped tsp salt
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• pinch chilli flakes
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp sugar
• 350g spaghetti (egg-free, if needed)
• small bunch basil, shredded, plus a few leaves to serve
• 1 heaped tbsp capers
• ricotta salata or parmesan, finely grated, to serve (optional)