This Pasta Ratatouille is a vibrant, rustic meal that brings the fresh flavors of the French countryside to your dinner table. It combines tender eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce with aromatic herbs like basil and oregano. The vegetables soften into a luscious mixture that clings perfectly to al dente rigatoni or curly pasta. It’s an excellent choice for weeknight dinners, offering a satisfying balance of textures and flavors without being overly complex.
Pasta Ratatouille
Description
This Pasta Ratatouille is a vibrant, rustic meal that brings the fresh flavors of the French countryside to your dinner table. It combines tender eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce with aromatic herbs like basil and oregano. The vegetables soften into a luscious mixture that clings perfectly to al dente rigatoni or curly pasta. It's an excellent choice for weeknight dinners, offering a satisfying balance of textures and flavors without being overly complex.Directions
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In a large sauce pot (at least 6-quarts), heat the oil over medium heat.
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Add the minced garlic and stir for a few seconds until fragrant, then add the chopped onion and peppers.
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Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to move the mixture around in the pot.
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When the vegetables are fairly soft, add the sliced eggplant and squashes.
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Stir fry and continue to cook, stirring quite often, for at least another 5 minutes.
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Add a little more oil to the pan if it looks dry.
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Add the drained tomatoes (crushing them with a spoon if desired), sugar, basil, oregano, and black pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
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Cover the pan, leaving the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape.
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Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove the cover and simmer for another 5 minutes until vegetables are soft and cooked through.
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While the vegetables are simmering, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
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Drain the pasta and toss it with the vegetable mixture.
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Serve immediately topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 10mg4%
- Sodium 450mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 12g24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
