Ratatouille Pasta

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"'This is one very attractive and tasty dish,' Carol Dodds of Aurora, Ontario says of her zesty veggie-packed entree. 'It's been a favorite for years, especially with my daughter who is a vegetarian.'"

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

2 cups Diced peeled eggplant
2 cups Sliced zucchini
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 1/3 cups Uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup Sliced onion
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can Diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons Tomato paste
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Dried basil
1 Dash Dash pepper
1 cup Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Place eggplant and zucchini in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes; rinse and drain well.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the eggplant, zucchini and onion in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, garlic powder, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Drain pasta; place on an ovenproof platter. Top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until cheese is melted.

Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 283 ; Total Fat: 10g ; Saturated Fat: 4.2g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g ; Carbohydrates: 35g ; Protein: 14g ; Vitamin A: 863 IU ; Vitamin C: 28mg ; Calcium: 242mg ; Sodium: 695mg ; Iron: 2.4mg ; Fiber: 5g

Recipe Comments

Commented by: genbouck

This recipe turned out great!! I made ratatouille for my family while we watched Disney's "Ratatouille". It was a lot of fun. I added a lot of pasta to make the meal heartier (to fill up my husband and boys) and everyone loved it!