Calabrese Fried Eggplant

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil cooking spray
• One 1-pound eggplant, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup grated pecorino cheese
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs, plus extra, as needed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 cups jarred marinara or tomato-basil sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese

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