Taste of Home
Ratatouille Pasta
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 3 servings.
"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."
Ingredients
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2 cups diced peeled eggplant
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2 cups sliced zucchini
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1-1/3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
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1 cup sliced onion
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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Dash pepper
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1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
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1.
Place eggplant and zucchini in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes; rinse and drain well.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
Nutrition Facts
0.666 cup: 344 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 835mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
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