Spicy Eggplant Pasta

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium eggplants
• 1 pound linguine pasta
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, plus extra for finishing
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, or 1 1/2 teaspoons dry oregano
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes or one 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh, chopped basil, plus extra for finishing