VEGETARIAN RATATOUILLE GRATIN

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A meatless dish with lots of flavor, adjust the chili flakes to suit heat level or you may omit if desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb uncooked ziti pasta (or 1 lb penne pasta)
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional or to taste)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
6 medium fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to heat level)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 small eggplant (sliced into about 1-inch cubes)
1 small zucchini (halved lenghwise then sliced thinly)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced (or a mixture of red and green bell peppers)
4 large plum tomatoes, coarsley chopped
3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2-1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1031.6, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 198.6, Sodium 569.2, Carbohydrate 107.5, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 10.8, Protein 46.1

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