Dinner for 4

Ratatouille Pasta

Name: Ratatouille Pasta
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 zucchini; 1 eggplant; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1 large onion; 3 cloves garlic; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; salt and pepper (optional); 12 oz whole-wheat spaghetti; fresh basil leaves (optional); grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Roasted vegetables and herbs coat whole-wheat spaghetti for a colorful pasta dish with tender, caramelized pieces.

$2.58per serving $$

55 minstart to table

4servings

French Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

1 zucchini
1 eggplant
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
salt and pepper (optional)
12 oz whole-wheat spaghetti
fresh basil leaves (optional)
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cut the zucchini, eggplant, peppers, onion, garlic, and tomatoes into bite-size pieces, then toss them with olive oil, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Spread the vegetables on a large baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Boil the spaghetti for 10 minutes, or until tender, then drain it.
Toss the spaghetti with the roasted vegetables and top with fresh basil and Parmesan, if using.