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title: Tomato & Eggplant Ratatouille Pasta
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/tomato-and-eggplant-ratatouille-pasta-68d655b8d232ff05cfc47d5a
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Milk, Wheat]
tags: [Veggie, Fiber Powered, Kid Friendly, Dietitian-Approved, Sodium Smart]
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 370
source_chef: Daniel Kim
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Some found it flavorful, while others thought it bland; consider adding extra herbs or garlic for more depth.
  - theme: Texture
    text: Consider cooking eggplant longer or in smaller pieces for better texture; some found it rubbery or chewy.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/tomato-eggplant-ratatouille-pasta.avif"
---
@cavatappi pasta{8%oz}
@eggplant{1%unit}
@zucchini{1%unit}
@green bell pepper{1%unit}
@onion{1%unit}
@garlic{3%cloves}
@grape tomatoes{1%cup}
@tomato paste{2%tbsp}
@herbes de provence{1%tsp}
@cream cheese{2%oz}
@butter{2%tbsp}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@parmesan cheese{¼%cup}
@salt{1%tsp}
@black pepper{½%tsp}
@water{4%cups}

Wash and dry all produce. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil.

Once water is boiling, add cavatappi pasta to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes}.

While pasta cooks, thoroughly pat eggplant dry with paper towels.

Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a #large skillet{} over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, green bell pepper, and onion; season with half the herbes de provence, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies have softened ~{7%minutes}.

To pan with veggies, add garlic, tomato paste, and grape tomatoes. Cook ~{1%minute}. Add cooked eggplant, cream cheese, 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water, and 1 tbsp butter; season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until everything is incorporated and sauce is smooth and creamy ~{2%minutes}.

Divide cavatappi pasta between shallow bowls; top with remaining herbes de provence, parmesan cheese, and serve.