Ratatouille Pasta with Orzo
This Ratatouille Pasta is the perfect end-of-summer dinner. Eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes with orzo and hearty white beans for extra protein. Bursting with flavor and ready in just one-pot! A must make.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 small eggplant, cubed (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or less/more depending on spice level
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 15 ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 small lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, dairy-free if desired
- 1/2 cup chopped basil leaves*
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, eggplant and salt and cook, stirring often, until eggplant and onions have softened, about 8 minutes. If the eggplant begins to stick, I add a splash of vegetable broth to help loosen.
- Add the zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic cloves and cook another 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add in the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until just fragrant. Add in the white beans, orzo pasta and broth. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until orzo is tender, about 15-20 minutes. You shouldn't need more broth, but if your heat is too high, then you can add more broth to help the orzo cook.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the lemon juice, parm and basil. Taste, then adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
*I have also stirred in about 2-3 tablespoons of pesto at the end instead of fresh basil and it's great if you have any on hand!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 732mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 768IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 2mg