Best 9 Ratatouille Ricotta Macaroni Recipes

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Ratatouille ricotta macaroni is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Combining the flavors of ratatouille and creamy ricotta cheese, this pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite. Made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, ratatouille ricotta macaroni is a healthy and flavorful meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, this article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best ratatouille ricotta macaroni recipe.

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RATATOUILLE & RICOTTA MACARONI



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This is a deconstructed twist on macaroni cheese with a layer of Mediterranean veg using Italian ricotta, so you don't have to make a traditional sauce

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

400g chopped tomatoes
3 tbsp tomato purée
4 large garlic cloves, finely grated
12 Kalamata olives, quartered
1 tsp bouillon powder
1 large aubergine (350g), diced
2 courgettes (325g), halved and sliced
200g ricotta
20g pack basil, small leaves reserved to garnish, the rest chopped
400g wholemeal penne
20g finely grated parmesan

Steps:

  • Tip the tomatoes into a pan with a can of water, the tomato purée, garlic, olives and bouillon. Add the aubergine and courgettes, then cover and simmer for 30 mins until the veg are tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix the ricotta and basil together in a small bowl with plenty of black pepper.
  • Boil half of the pasta following pack instructions, then drain, reserving some of the cooking water. Tip into a bowl and toss with half the ricotta mixture and a couple of spoonful of pasta water, adding more to loosen if needed. Spoon half the ratatouille and the penne into two pasta bowls and sprinkle with half the parmesan and basil leaves. Cover and chill the remaining ratatouille, basil and ricotta for another night. Will keep chilled for up to three days. When ready to serve again, warm the ratatouille in a pan over a low heat and continue with the method from step 3.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.98 milligram of sodium

RATATOUILLE PASTA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
12 ounces lasagnette or other long ribbon pasta
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 to 4 large tomatoes, halved crosswise and cored
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 bell pepper (any color), cut into 8 strips
2 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick
1 Japanese eggplant, sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick
3/4 cup fresh basil and/or parsley, chopped, plus more for topping
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over high heat. Stuff the garlic slices into the cut sides of each tomato, then sprinkle with the red pepper flakes, and salt to taste; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill the tomatoes and pepper strips, skin-side down, until charred and tender, about 10 minutes; transfer to a cutting board.
  • Brush the zucchini and eggplant slices lightly with olive oil; season with salt. Grill until marked and tender, about 5 minutes per side. Roughly chop the tomatoes and transfer to a large pot; cook over medium-high heat, 3 minutes. Roughly chop the remaining grilled vegetables and add to the pot along with the herbs and the remaining olive oil.
  • Add the pasta to the pot and cook, tossing, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen, if needed. Divide among bowls; top with the goat cheese and more herbs.

RATATOUILLE



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This terrific dish is loaded with succulent Mediterranean vegetables.

Provided by LYNETTE MARIE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
salt to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 zucchini, sliced
1 large onion, sliced into rings
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat bottom and sides of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. Mix in parsley and eggplant. Cook and stir until eggplant is soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  • Spread eggplant mixture evenly across bottom of prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Spread zucchini in an even layer over top. Lightly salt and sprinkle with a little more cheese. Continue layering in this fashion, with onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, and tomatoes, covering each layer with a sprinkling of salt and cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 327.4 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

RATATOUILLE WITH PASTA



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Toss any short twisted pasta, such as gemelli or rotini, with leftover ratatouille to create an easy vegetarian dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 pound short, twisted pasta, such as gemelli or rotini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 cups Ratatouille, warmed
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta and toss with oil. Top with ratatouille and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14 g

RATATOUILLE PASTA



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"This is one very attractive and tasty dish," Carol Dodds of Aurora, Ontario says of her zesty veggie-packed entree. "It's been a favorite for years, especially with my daughter who is a vegetarian."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups diced peeled eggplant
2 cups sliced zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup sliced onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Dash pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RATATOUILLE LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, yellow onion, bell peppers, garlic, salt, pepper, eggplant, yellow squashes, medium zucchinis, tomato paste, dried oregano, fresh thyme, diced tomato, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, fresh parsley, egg, japanese eggplants, zucchinis, yellow squashes, roma tomatoes, lasagna noodle

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Lunch

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 yellow onion, diced
3 bell peppers, seeded and chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced, divided
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 lb eggplant, cut into ½-inch (1 cm) cubes
2 yellow squashes, cut into ½-inch (1 cm) cubes
2 medium zucchinis, cut into ½-inch (1 cm) cubes
12 oz tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
28 oz diced tomato
30 oz ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 egg
2 japanese eggplants, thinly sliced
2 zucchinis, thinly sliced
2 yellow squashes, thinly sliced
6 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
lasagna noodle, cooked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet on medium-high heat. Once warmed, add the onion, bell peppers, 4 minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized.
  • Add the eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, tomato paste, dried oregano, and 1 tablespoon of thyme, and more salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft and the tomato paste deepens in color and starts to stick to the bottom.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook on low for at least 30 minutes. Set aside to prepare the rest of the lasagna layers.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, basil, parsley, salt, pepper and egg. Set aside.
  • To a bowl, add the sliced Japanese eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, Roma tomatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon thyme, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil, and gently toss to combine.
  • In a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) glass baking pan, add a layer of the ratatouille to the bottom. Top with lasagna noodles, and spread a layer of the ricotta mixture, then shingle alternating slices of the marinated vegetables. Repeat with another layer of ratatouille, noodles, ricotta, and on the top shingle the vegetables.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese and sauce are bubbling slightly and the sliced vegetables on top have browned to your liking.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 18 grams

RATATOUILLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: eggplants, roma tomatoes, yellow squashes, zucchinis, olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, salt, pepper, can of crushed tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh basil, garlic, Chopped fresh parsley, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, olive oil

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 eggplants
6 roma tomatoes
2 yellow squashes
2 zucchinis
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, from 8-10 leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, from 8-10 leaves
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven for 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Slice the eggplant, tomatoes, squash, and zucchini into approximately ¹⁄₁₆-inch (1-mm) rounds, then set aside.
  • Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch (30-cm) oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and bell peppers until soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add the crushed tomatoes. Stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated. Remove from heat, then add the basil. Stir once more, then smooth the surface of the sauce with a spatula.
  • Arrange the sliced veggies in alternating patterns, (for example, eggplant, tomato, squash, zucchini) on top of the sauce from the outer edge to the middle of the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make the herb seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together the basil, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Spoon the herb seasoning over the vegetables.
  • Cover the pan with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover, then bake for another 20 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
  • Serve while hot as a main dish or side. The ratatouille is also excellent the next day--cover with foil and reheat in a 350˚F (180˚C) oven for 15 minutes, or simply microwave to desired temperature.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 16 grams

RATATOUILLE WITH POLENTA



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If you only know Ratatouille as a kids' movie, you're in for a treat. Created in the Provence region of France, the dish features seasoned veggies sauteed in oil. Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms, halved
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 cups cubed peeled eggplant
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, pepper and onion in 2 teaspoons oil until almost tender. Add the eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt. Saute for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender., In another skillet, cook polenta slices in remaining oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Serve with ratatouille; sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RATATOUILLE PROVENCALE



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In France, we make ratatouille all year round and serve it with white rice, or as a side dish for fish or meat. It is naturally vegan and tastes especially good with sun-ripened vegetables.

Provided by stella

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large onions, quartered
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, quartered
3 eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
6 zucchini, sliced 1/2-inch thick
½ cup tomato puree
3 tablespoons herbes de Provence
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into a large pot over high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Reduce heat and add tomatoes, eggplants, zucchini, tomato puree, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and check the level of liquid in the pot. Continue cooking for 30 minutes, uncovered if there is too much liquid, or covered if the amount of liquid looks right.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 14.5 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 143.9 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

Tips:

- To make the ratatouille, use a variety of fresh vegetables, such as eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes. - Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly. - Season the ratatouille generously with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. - Simmer the ratatouille for at least 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. - For the ricotta filling, use whole milk ricotta cheese for a richer flavor. - Season the ricotta filling with salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. - To assemble the macaroni dish, layer the cooked macaroni, ratatouille, and ricotta filling in a baking dish. - Top the macaroni dish with grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. - Bake the macaroni dish in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Conclusion:

This ratatouille ricotta macaroni dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The ratatouille is packed with fresh vegetables and the ricotta filling is creamy and flavorful. The combination of the two makes for a hearty and satisfying dish. This recipe follows a flavorful Italian-inspired dish that brings vegetables and pasta together in a creamy ricotta cheese sauce.

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