1 large aubergine, cut into roughly 2cm/戮in cubes
10g/鈪搊z fresh basil, torn
400g tin cherry tomatoes
1 large garlic clove, sliced
200g/7oz penne pasta
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra if needed
pinch sugar
ricotta salata (salted, dried ricotta) or pecorino, crumbled or grated