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INGREDIENTS

  nonfat cooking spray
¾ lb. eggplant, cut into ¾-inch cubes
½ lb. zucchini, cut into ¾-inch cubes
½ cup diced red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large red pepper, sliced thin
1 lb. Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1½ tbsp. balsamic vinegar
8 oz. penne pasta
½ cup part skim ricotta cheese
cup fresh basil chopped
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
RECIPE

  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Place the eggplant and zucchini on pan, spray with cooking spray, and toss.
  • Broil, turning until the vegetables are browned and cooked through. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Sauté the onion and garlic until wilted.
  • Add the red pepper and tomatoes, cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in vinegar and set aside.
  • Add cooled eggplant and zucchini, toss to mix.
  • Cook the pasta per package directions.
  • Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • Toss with the vegetables.
  • Stir in the ricotta and basil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
 

SERVING SUGGESTION

SERVING SIZE:
2 cups 

NUMBER OF SERVINGS:


NUTRITION FACTS
 
Calories 348 

Total Fat 4 g

Sodium 108 mg

Total Carbohydrates 65 g

Fiber 8 g

Protein 15 g
 

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