Eggplant Rolls with Spicy Tomato Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (1 1/4-lb) eggplant
• 1 1/2 lb plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 1/2 oz ricotta (preferably fresh; 1 1/2 cups)
• 7 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 1/2 oz (1/2 cup)