If you are trying to get more vegetables in to your diet, then this Balsamic Roasted Ratatouille Spaghetti is a recipe for you. The vegetables are the main star of this dish and roasting them brings out all of the flavour.
I think that roasting vegetables is the best way to eat them. The smell fills the kitchen whilst you are prepping the rest of the dish and roasting them releases all those delicious flavours and they start to caramelise. That definitely makes it a whole lot easier to get your 5 a day.
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We are doing really, really well with our vegetable consumption since Dannii went Vegan. If a meal isn't bursting with vegetables, then we haven't been successful. I think that is the best thing about going meat free, oh, and the fact that our skin is a lot better.
We are also doing pretty well with our balsamic vinegar consumption as well. We got sent a really expensive bottle of balsamic vinegar to try a few weeks ago. The kind of stuff that you would never think to buy yourself, because it is "just" vinegar, but I am totally convinced that good balsamic is worth paying for. It is so much thicker, and it has so much flavour too. We might need to start setting myself a monthly balsamic budget or something.
Although I am not vegan, I am eating pretty much a 98% vegan diet and I am loving all the different flavours, that aren't overpowered with meat and dairy. I used to throw loads of cheese on top of my pasta dishes, to add extra of flavour, but we have found healthier ways of adding flavour now and that usually includes balsamic vinegar and a whole lot of herbs. Flavour does not have to mean calories!
It's been mentioned before, but I am not a huge fan of aubergine (eggplant). I am not sure what it is, maybe the texture? But it's a different story when it is roasted, especially in balsamic. Am I starting to sound a little bit obsessed with balsamic? I just love the stuff! This isn't an advert for balsamic either, just sharing what we love!
This is one of those dishes that you can literally throw in anything you like. Have some veggies that need using up? Throw them in. Buy some king prawns on offer? Throw them in too. Or, have some leftover chicken? Shred it and throw it in to this dish. A little parmesan would go a long way too, but it really doesn't need it. We are going to be sharing lots of dishes that can be easily adapted to suit everyone's tastes.
Ratatouille Pasta
Ingredients
- 280 g Wholewheat spaghetti
- 1 Aubergine (eggplant), diced
- 2 Courgettes (zucchini), diced
- 1 Red pepper, diced
- 1 Yellow pepper, diced
- 6 Shallots, diced
- 20 Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Tomato puree
- 2 Garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp Dried oregano
- 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper
- 4 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Put all of the vegetables in to a large bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato puree, garlic, oregano and salt and pepper. Pour over the vegetables and mix well.
- Put the vegetables in a single layer on a baking tray lined with grease proof paper and cook in a preheated over at 170°C for 45 minutes, mixing half way through.
- 12 minutes before the vegetables are cooked, put the spaghetti in a pan of boiling water and simmer until cooked and then drain.
- Put the spaghetti in a large bowl and then add the vegetables and mix well. Divide between 4 bowls and top with fresh basil.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
This looks so lovely! I like to add balsamic vinegar to my pasta sauces to give it that sweetness without adding any sugar.
Sarah Irving | Susty Meals
Yum! This recipe sounds amazing, Dannii! I'm definitely adding this to the meal plan! :D x
Kate | The Veg Space
Yum - what a great idea! Love the sound of balsamic roasted ratatouille, so many ways you could use that. Thanks for linking to my balsamic peach tarts x
Nadia's Healthy Kitchen
Ooo interesting idea to mix ratatouille with spaghetti, great way to add lots of veggies :) I love aubergine but the taste can be overpowering sometimes. I find it tastes best in a tomato based dish, like this one ;)