INGREDIENTS
2
large firm eggplants, (each about 3-inches in diameter and 1 1/4 pounds)
2 tbsp
Coarse sea salt, plus more salt for cooking the pasta and sauce
6 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
2
garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
35 oz
can Italian plum tomatoes, (preferably San Marzano) with their liquid
1 lb
ziti
1 cup
Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated
1 cup
basil leaves, washed, dried, and shredded
1 tsp
crushed red pepper
1/2 lb
whole milk ricotta