Veggie-Oregano Pasta
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- kelly Brant
Serves 6 peopleCategories: pasta- pasta sauces
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 tsp. salt, divided use
- Ground black pepper
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices, then each slice cut into 4 pieces
- 1 (28-oz.) can whole tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- Cooked rigatoni, penne or ziti pasta, for serving
Directions
- In a large skillet or pot, heat oil over medium-high and add onions. Saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in eggplant cubes and season with 1/4 tsp. of the salt; add pepper to taste. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add zucchini and the remaining 1/4 tsp. of salt. Cover and cook until eggplant and zucchini are tender, about 7 minutes. Pour tomatoes and their juice into a large bowl and squeeze or crush with your hands. Stir tomatoes and oregano into pot. Lower temperature and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Serve over cooked rigatoni, penne or ziti.
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Ratatouille can also be served alone, or with rice, or mashed potatoes.