Ratatouille with Penne

Very Healthy
Health score
98%
Ratatouille with Penne
4500 min.
6
683kcal

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Indulge in a vibrant and wholesome culinary delight with our Ratatouille with Penne! This dish combines the rustic flavors of traditional ratatouille with the satisfying heartiness of penne rigate, creating an exquisite balance between taste and nutrition. With a remarkable health score of 98, it's a perfect choice for those looking to enjoy a flavorful meal without compromising on health.

Imagine the comforting aroma of eggplants, bell peppers, and squash roasting to perfection, mingling with the fragrant notes of fresh basil and thyme. Each ingredient not only contributes to an explosion of flavor but also delivers essential nutrients that your body craves. This dish is perfect for sharing with family and friends at lunch or as a main course for dinner.

Not only is this recipe diverse in its flavor profile, but it's also packed with vibrant colors that will awaken your senses and entice your appetite. Each bite offers a delightful medley of vegetables simmered in a rich tomato sauce, all tossed with al dente penne for a satisfying texture that will leave you wanting more.

Prepare this Ratatouille with Penne as a delightful side dish or make it the star of your meal. Plus, it's a make-ahead recipe! With just a bit of time invested, you can enjoy the leftovers for days to come. Join us on this flavorful journey and let the wholesome goodness of Ratatouille with Penne elevate your dining experience!

Ingredients

  • servings coarse salt to taste
  • 1.5 pounds eggplant cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh finely chopped
  • teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  •  onion chopped
  • servings parmesan grated
  • 1.5 pounds penne pasta with ridges)
  •  plum tomatoes peeled seeded chopped
  • large bell pepper red cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1.5 pounds to 3 sized squashes yellow cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • pot
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Stir together eggplants, onions, 1/4 cup oil, and kosher salt in a large roasting pan, then roast mixture in middle of oven, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Stir in squash, bell peppers, 2 tablespoons oil, and more kosher salt and roast mixture, stirring occasionally, until bell peppers are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. While vegetables are roasting, simmer tomatoes, garlic, thyme, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and kosher salt in a heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir tomatoes into roasted vegetables and season ratatouille.
  4. Cook penne rigate in a 6-qt. pot of boiling salted water until al dente and drain. While pasta is cooking, stir parsley and basil into ratatouille and season. Toss penne rigate with 1/3 of ratatouille and serve topped with remainder.
  5. ·Ratatouille may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat before using in recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Calories683kcal
Protein17.63%
Fat18.14%
Carbs64.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.5
Glycemic Load
39.54
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
40.942608791849%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
97.17mg
Naringenin
0.56mg
Apigenin
10.8mg
Luteolin
0.58mg
Isorhamnetin
3.67mg
Kaempferol
0.65mg
Myricetin
0.93mg
Quercetin
15.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:682.63kcal
34.13%
Fat:13.94g
21.45%
Saturated Fat:5.92g
37%
Carbohydrates:111.05g
37.02%
Net Carbohydrates:99.09g
36.03%
Sugar:17.43g
19.36%
Cholesterol:20.4mg
6.8%
Sodium:698.52mg
30.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.49g
60.98%
Vitamin C:116.95mg
141.76%
Selenium:79.91µg
114.16%
Vitamin K:105.87µg
100.83%
Manganese:1.84mg
92.08%
Vitamin A:3378.97IU
67.58%
Phosphorus:557.32mg
55.73%
Fiber:11.97g
47.86%
Calcium:451.7mg
45.17%
Vitamin B6:0.89mg
44.73%
Potassium:1302.39mg
37.21%
Folate:140.36µg
35.09%
Magnesium:135.99mg
34%
Copper:0.6mg
29.87%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.27%
Zinc:3.44mg
22.97%
Vitamin B3:4.51mg
22.57%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.2%
Iron:3.47mg
19.29%
Vitamin E:2.56mg
17.06%
Vitamin B5:1.5mg
15%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6%
Source:Epicurious