Best Ratatouille Pasta Gratinee Recipes

RATATOUILLE-PASTA GRATINEE

Steps:

• Put eggplant & zucchini into colander, sprinkler with 1 teaspoon salt, and let stand for 30 minutes;Rinse vegetables under running cold water: drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• In skillet heat oil over medium-high heat: add eggplant, zucchini, and onions. Sauté until vegetables are softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder and pepper. Stir well.
• Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are cooked and flavors are blended; 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add pasta. Put into casserole top with mozzarella cheese. Put it in 350°F oven for about 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

RATATOUILLE PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over high heat. Stuff the garlic slices into the cut sides of each tomato, then sprinkle with the red pepper flakes, and salt to taste; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill the tomatoes and pepper strips, skin-side down, until charred and tender, about 10 minutes; transfer to a cutting board.
• Brush the zucchini and eggplant slices lightly with olive oil; season with salt. Grill until marked and tender, about 5 minutes per side. Roughly chop the tomatoes and transfer to a large pot; cook over medium-high heat, 3 minutes. Roughly chop the remaining grilled vegetables and add to the pot along with the herbs and the remaining olive oil.
• Add the pasta to the pot and cook, tossing, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen, if needed. Divide among bowls; top with the goat cheese and more herbs.

VEGETARIAN RATATOUILLE GRATIN

Steps:

• Grease a 4-quart casserole dish.
• For the ratatouille; heat 3 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add in onion, chopped garlic, chili flakes and dried basil and oregano; cook stirring until the onion is softened (about 5 minutes).
• Reduce heat to medium then stir in eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper and chopped tomatoes; cook stirring for about 10-12 minutes.
• Mix in 3-4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese then season with salt and black pepper to taste; set aside.
• Cook the pasta until just al dente (do not overcook as the pasta will cook more in the oven) drain then place in a large bowl.
• Toss the cooked pasta with ricotta cheese, eggs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper if desired.
• TO ASSEMBLE; spoon HALF of the ziti mixture into prepare casserole dish, then top with all the ratatouille mixture.
• Spread the remaining half of the ziti mixture on top of the pasta.
• Top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 20 minutes.
• Uncover and bake another 10 minutes more.

BAKED RATATOUILLE GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a 13x9 inch glass baking dish, combine the oil and garlic. Bake for 5 minutes or till the garlic is fragrant and hot. Stir in the zucchini, yellow squash, onion and eggplant, cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally till veggies are crisp tender.
• Uncover and stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes and juices, oregano and salt and bake for 10 minutes or till mixture is bubbly.
• Sprinkle bread crumbs and cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes longer till lightly browned. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.