Creamy Ratatouille Over Penne Food

RATATOUILLE WITH PENNE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

RATATOUILLE PASTA

Steps:

• Place eggplant and zucchini in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes; rinse and drain well., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the eggplant, zucchini and onion in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, garlic powder, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Drain pasta; place on an ovenproof platter. Top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until cheese is melted.

ONE-POT PENNES WITH RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• In a large casserole or pot, add vegetable oil. Add the onion, eggplant, and bell pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 7 minutes, until the vegetables are lightly browned.By freeing the center of the casserole, add the zucchini and salt. Grill for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.Add the canned tomatoes, sprigs of thyme, bay leaf and the equivalent of 1 ½ can of water (about 5 cups). Coarsely crush the tomatoes. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients. Add the penne and red lentils. Stir, making sure all ingredients are well covered with liquid.Cover to bring to a boil. Remove the lid and reduce the heat to moderate. Stirring occasionally, cook 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is tender and liquid has reduced. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.Serve with a drizzle of soy cream and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.Garnish with fresh basil.Source: Loounie

CREAMY PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter.
• Stir in the oil, flour, garlic and seasonings until blended.
• Gradually add the half and half, broth and water.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese and sour cream.
• Drain pasta and toss with the sauce.

CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Melt butter and add garlic in a medium sauce pan.
• Cook over medium for 1 minute.
• Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir in broth and milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce boils and thickens.
• Add parsley, salt, pepper and cheese.
• Stir until cheese is melted.
• Toss hot pasta with sauce and serve immediately.