Delicious Ratatouille

Name: Delicious Ratatouille
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 box barilla plus rotini pasta; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch dice; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 anchovies, chopped; 1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice; 1 large yellow pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice; 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut 1-inch dice; 1 medium zucchini, halved sliced thin; 1 medium yellow squash, halved and sliced thin; 15 ounces quartered water-packed artichoke hearts, drained; 28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes with juice; to taste salt and black pepper; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 bunch fresh basil, julienned

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"Pasta is often mistaken as one of those foods that we need to cut back due to recent fads promoting low-carb diets. However, despite misconceptions, pasta does provide the perfect foundation for a healthy meal."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 box barilla plus rotini pasta
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch dice
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 anchovies, chopped
1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
1 large yellow pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut 1-inch dice
1 medium zucchini, halved sliced thin
1 medium yellow squash, halved and sliced thin
15 ounces quartered water-packed artichoke hearts, drained
28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes with juice
to taste salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
¹⁄₄ cup pine nuts, toasted
1 bunch fresh basil, julienned

directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, meanwhile in a large skillet sauté the onion in olive oil for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the garlic and anchovy and sauté for 1 minute. Add the peppers and eggplant and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Once that is lightly browned, add the zucchini, squash and artichokes and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and bring the sauce up to a simmer, season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 10 minutes, or until tomatoes start breaking down. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain and toss with the sauce. Top with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil.