Eggplant And Pesto Pasta

Name: Eggplant And Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 packed cups fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (see Cook's Note); 1 clove garlic; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan; 1 pound short pasta, such as Capricci or Nodi Marini; 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan, plus 1/2 cup; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 (1 1/2 pounds) medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes