A Delicious and Easy Ratatouille Pasta Dish
Ratatouille is an iconic French recipe that showcases the abundance of summertime vegetables. Typically, it features eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions cooked in olive oil. This straightforward variation turns these fresh components into a savory sauce served atop pasta, making it an ideal dish for any event.
Ratatouille Pasta
Prep Time: 16 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium eggplant, chopped
– 2 medium zucchini, chopped
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 bell pepper (any hue), chopped
– 4 roma or plum tomatoes, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 teaspoons herbs de Provence (or Italian herbs or oregano)
– 2 tablespoons basil, finely sliced
– 8 ounces pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free)
Directions:
1. Warm the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the eggplant and sauté until soft, about 10 minutes, then set aside.
2. Incorporate the zucchini and sauté until soft, about 10 minutes, then set aside.
3. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until soft, around 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the garlic and cook until aromatic, about a minute.
5. Add the tomatoes and herbs and cook until the tomatoes begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
6. Reintroduce the eggplant and zucchini to the pan and let simmer for 20 minutes.
7. While the sauce simmers, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions.
8. Stir the basil into the sauce, combine with the cooked and drained pasta, and savor! Optionally, keep some pasta cooking water to adjust the sauce’s thickness.
Notes:
– Add more olive oil as needed while cooking the veggies.
– Think about roasting or grilling the vegetables instead of simmering them.
– Optional extras include thyme, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, olives, parsley, and cheeses like parmesan or feta.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 188
Fat: 5g (Saturated: 0.8g, Trans: 0)
Cholesterol: 0
Sodium: 13mg
Carbs: 41g (Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 8g)
Protein: 7g
This ratatouille pasta is a flexible dish that encourages creativity with toppings and spices. Relish the tastes of summer with this simple-to-prepare meal!