Ziti with Ratatouille Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Ziti with Ratatouille Sauce

Recipe By : Net
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Eggplant Vegetables
Low-Fat Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon vegetable juice
2 small Japanese eggplants -- cut crosswise into 1
1 large red bell pepper -- cut into 4 or 5 larg
1 large green bell pepper -- diced
2 medium zucchini -- cut into 1/2-inch ch
1 small sweet potato -- peeled and diced
1 large onion -- coarsely chopped
5 garlic cloves -- minced
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves -- chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves -- chopped
28 ounces canned tomatoes
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 ounces ziti -- or other tube-shaped


1. In a large nonstick skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat until
hot but not smoking. Stir in the eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini,
sweet potato, onion and garlic. Stir-fry until the vegetables begin to
soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons each of the basil and
mint. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the
vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.
2. Remove the large pieces of red bell pepper from the skillet and place
them in a food processor. Add the 3/4 cup tomato juice and 3 of the
canned tomatoes to the processor and process to pur
3. Return the pur
tomatoes, the vinegar, black pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes, and
bring to a boil over medium-high heat, breaking up the tomatoes with a
spoon. Reduce the heat to low and simmer while you cook the pasta.
4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the ziti and cook until al
dente, 10 to 12 minutes, or according to package directions.
5. Drain the pasta in a colander and transfer to individual dinner
plates. Spoon the ratatouille sauce over the ziti. Sprinkle the
remaining basil and mint on top and serve.

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