Ratatouille with Penne

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Here's a written recipe that is very similar to something I make every year

when the veggies are fresh and easily available. Use your imagination and

add/substract the veggies you prefer. Sheryl

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Ratatouille with Penne

 

Recipe By : Gourmet, Sept. 1999

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 lb eggplant -- cut in 1/2 " cubes

4 onions -- chopped

1/2 cup olive oil

kosher salt

1 1/2 lb yellow squash -- cut in 1/2 " cubes

2 large red bell peppers -- cut in 1/2 " cubes

8 plum tomatoes, peeled -- seeded and chopped

7 cloves garlic -- minced

1 tsp chopped fresh thyme

1 1/2 lb penne rigate

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

 

The recipe did not specify this but it is a must with eggplant - liberally

salt the eggplant cubes and place in a colander. Put a weight on top and

let sit for 30-60 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

 

STir together the eggplant, onion, 1/4 cup oil and kosher salt in a large

roasting pan; roast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in squash,

peppers, 2 tbsp oil and more kosher salt; roast until the bell peppers are

tender (25 to 30 minutes), stirring occasionally.

 

While the veggies are roasting, simmer the tomatoes, garlic, thyme,

remaining 2 tbsp oil and kosher salt in a heavy saucepan, stirring

occasionally, until thickened (12-15 minutes). Stir tomatoes into the

roasted veggies and season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

Cook the penne until al dente and drain. While the pasta is cooking, stir

the parsley and basil into the ratatouille.

 

Toss eht penne with 1/3 of the ratatouille and serve topped with the

remainder. Top with grated cheese if desired.

 

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Sheryl in Iowa City

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