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Into a pot of boiling salted water, add the pasta and cook as per packet directions.
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In a large fry pan, add the olive oil, diced onion, garlic, chilli and pancetta and fry off on a high heat for a few minutes.
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Add the eggplant and fry until golden on both sides the add the pine nuts.
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Add the cherry tomatoes by crushing them into the pan, add the basil and season with salt and pepper
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Allow the sauce to simmer until the eggplant is tender.
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A minute before the pasta is ready, add it to the sauce with some of the pasta water and toss to combine.
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Serve with grated Parmigiano cheese.