RATATOUILLE OF SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATOES

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We are getting a lot of squash and tomatoes from our CSA and our garden these days. I improvised this for a tasty, quick dinner that uses both. The butter is a bit of an indulgence, but it's essential if you want a thick, tomato base for the stew.

Provided by Chef Jean Louise

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 ounces penne pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 small vidalia onions or 1 small other sweet variety onion, diced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 small green bell pepper, diced
3 -5 garlic cloves, minced (you can use more or less, depending upon personal preference)
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 medium yellow squash, quartered and sliced very thin (you can also substitute zucchini, eggplant or a combination thereof)
1/4 cup white wine
2 large ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons water
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped or torn into thin strips
1 tablespoon fresh oregano (the whole leaves are fine)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat and add the onion. It's important to keep the butter from browning. When the onion begins to turn translucent (after about 2-3 minutes), add the sugar and continue sauteeing the onion, stirring frequently, until it just begins to caramelize (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Add the bell pepper, garlic and pine nuts and continue cooking over medium heat for another minute or so. Stir frequently to keep the garlic from browning.
  • Add the squash and white wine, stirring to deglaze the pan and combine the ingredients.
  • Mix the tomato paste and water until well-combined. After another minute or so, once the squash has begun to "wilt," add the tomatoes, oregano and tomato paste and water mixture, stirring to combine the ingredients and coat them with the tomato paste and water mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the basil just before serving.
  • Serve over the pasta with a generous topping of Parmesan cheese.

770obenana 077Bindu
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This ratatouille is a great way to use up summer squash and tomatoes. It's also very healthy and flavorful.


Sibusiso Dube
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I made this ratatouille for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


MIAN MUDASSAR ALI
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This ratatouille was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was also very easy to make.


Ruman Khan
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I'm not a big fan of ratatouille, but this recipe was actually pretty good. I liked the addition of the goat cheese.


Waqas Baloch
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This ratatouille was okay, but I've had better. I think the vegetables were a bit overcooked.


Sefatullah Mumand
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I found this recipe to be too complicated. There are too many steps and ingredients involved.


Delight Crown
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This ratatouille was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Moin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ratatouille turned out perfectly. It was so delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Hasifah Namwanga
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This ratatouille was so good! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Roy Barlow
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I've made this ratatouille several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve at potlucks or picnics.


Dunardo
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I love that it's a great way to use up summer squash and tomatoes from my garden.


Mahar Ajmal
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I made this ratatouille last night and it was a hit with my family! The vegetables were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over pasta and everyone loved it.


Feroz Arifa
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This ratatouille was an absolute delight! The flavors of the summer squash, tomatoes, and herbs melded together perfectly, creating a dish that was both comforting and refreshing. I especially loved the addition of the goat cheese, which added a tang


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