Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Toast the ricotta on a baking sheet until golden on all sides, about 15 minutes. Allow the cheese to cool, then grate it on a large hole grater and set aside.
To make the sauce, place 3 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute the onion for 4 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 3 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and allow to simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Puree the sauce, stir in the basil and reserve.
Trim the bottoms and tops off the eggplants then cut them lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Lightly salt the eggplant and place it in a colander with a bowl on top to press it down. Allow to stand for 30 minutes. Place pure olive oil to a depth of 1/4-inch in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Fry the eggplant until golden brown on both sides, turning once. Drain well on paper towels and season with fresh pepper.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the penne al dente. Drain the pasta well, toss it with three-fourths of the sauce and half the cheese. Place a layer of the pasta in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish, covering it with a layer of fried eggplant. Layer the remaining pasta on top and then the remaining eggplant on top of that. Sprinkle the eggplant with the remaining cheese, drizzle with the remaining sauce and one tablespoon of olive oil. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, then serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	376.32 Kcal (1576 kJ)
Calories from fat	168.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.75g	29%
Sodium	556.74mg	23%
Potassium	1344.3mg	29%
Total Carbs	37.53g	13%
Sugars	21.92g	88%
Dietary Fiber	15g	60%
Protein	15.9g	32%
Vitamin C	44.5mg	74%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	59.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	54.02 Kcal (226 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.69g	29%
Sodium	79.92mg	23%
Potassium	192.99mg	29%
Total Carbs	5.39g	13%
Sugars	3.15g	88%
Dietary Fiber	2.15g	60%
Protein	2.28g	32%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	74%
Calcium	8.6mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

8.3

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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