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Red Potato Ratatouille with Pasta Fresca
Recipes
Red Potato Ratatouille with Pasta Fresca
4 servings
35 minutes total
  • Bring water to a boil for pasta
  • Prepare ratatouille and begin to simmer (10 minutes)
  • Complete pasta recipe and serve (15 minutes)

Red Potato Ratatouille

Ingredients

  • 10 oz baby red (or gold) potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 large zucchini squash
  • 1 medium yellow squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 10 oz sliced fresh peppers and onions
  • 1 ½ cups boxed chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup steak sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Steps

    1. Halve potatoes. Place potatoes and water in microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave on HIGH 5 minutes.
    2. Meanwhile, cut zucchini and yellow squash in half lengthwise, then into 1-inch-thick, half-moon slices. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add garlic and peppers and onions; cook and stir 3 minutes.
    3. Stir in zucchini, yellow squash, potatoes, tomatoes, steak sauce, Italian seasoning, and crushed pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Serve.

Pasta Fresca

Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 1 ¼ cups boxed chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional)

Steps

    1. Bring water to a boil for pasta. Cook and drain pasta following package instructions.
    2. Return same pan to heat on medium. Place tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning in pan; cook 4 minutes. Chop basil, if using.
    3. Stir basil and pasta into sauce; serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with shredded Parmesan cheese, Caesar salad, and fresh-cut fruit for dessert.
  • We chose boxed tomatoes for their minimal processing and low sodium content.
  • You can stir the recipes together and serve as a one-bowl pasta dish.

Red Potato Ratatouille

Microwaves vary; adjust time as needed.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Pasta Fresca

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Red Potato Ratatouille

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 190, Total Fat 4.5g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 270mg, Total Carb 29g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 10g, (Incl. 2g Added Sugars), Protein 3g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 6%, Potassium 20%

Pasta Fresca

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 240, Total Fat 1.5g, Sat Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 0mg, Total Carb 47g, Fiber 4g, Total Sugar 3g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 8g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 2%, Iron 10%, Potassium 6%