Pasta Alla Norma

Name: Pasta Alla Norma
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 Japanese eggplants, (sliced into 1/3 inch half moons); 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, (divided); 1/4 cup olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, (divided); 3 garlic cloves, (smashed and peeled); 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 28-ounce can chopped san marzano tomatoes, or 2.2 lb jar whole San Marzano tomatoes*; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pound short tube pasta, such as Elicoidali, Rigatoni Rigate, or Ziti Rigati; 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; 1/2 cup torn basil leaves, (from 2 stems); 1 cup coarsely grated ricotta salata