This Easy Sicilian Pasta Is My Favorite Summer Dinner

Name: This Easy Sicilian Pasta Is My Favorite Summer Dinner
Ingredients: 1 medium globe eggplant ( 1 to 1 1/2 pounds ), skin on, chopped into 1-inch cubes; 1 medium red onion , diced; 1 red bell pepper , cored and diced; 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar , divided; 1 tablespoon honey or sugar; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt , plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes; 4 to 6 clove garlic cloves , thinly sliced; 1/2 cup pitted green olives , chopped; 1/4 cup capers , drained and rinsed; 12 ounces dry pasta; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped