28's Home Nutrition Program (Stream: female, healthy weight maintenance)
A delicious pasta dish that's so warming and hearty, the whole family will love it... and they probably won't even notice it's vegetarian! Get into this one for a healthy Winter dinner idea!
250gwholemeal spiral pastaor gluten free spiral pasta
1cupcheddar cheeseor vegan cheese if you prefer
salt & pepperto taste
Ingredients for Salad
80gmixed salad leaves
1/2lemonjuiced
salt & pepperto taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly grease a 27cm x 15cm baking dish with 1/2 teaspoon oil.
Prepare the pasta
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the wholemeal or gluten free pasta to the boiling water, and simmer on high for 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain the water, and return to the pan.
To make the ratatouille
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add remaining oil. Add onion, garlic and chili and saute for 1-2 minutes or until softened.
Add capsicum, eggplant and zucchini. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables are starting to soften.
Add tomato, water, oregano and season well. Simmer, covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Now, to make the bake
Add the ratatouille to the cooked pasta and toss together, combine it through well. Transfer the pasta and ratatoille to the prepared baking dish, top with basil and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden.
To serve
Gently Serve pasta bake with mixed salad leaves, dressed with lemon and salt to taste.