Eggplant Rolls with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons fresh basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
• 1 garlic clove
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ½ ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 12 ½ ounces ricotta (preferably fresh)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• + 5 more ingredients
• • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 ½ pounds plum tomatoes
  • 7 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 well-seasoned ridged grill pan or a gas grill
  • 1 1 1/4-lb eggplant

Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in 1 tablespoon oil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Heat grill...

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