A vivid medley of rich, colorful vegetables atop al dente linguini. Fresh green beans scatter the pile for a visually appealing crunch. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese slowly melting into the warmth, contrasting with the bright colors. Cilantro leaves add to the aesthetic appeal.

Ratatouille Pasta with Green Beans

Name: Ratatouille Pasta with Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Green Beans, 1 Cup trimmed and halved; Linguini pasta, 200g; Large Aubergine, 1 diced; Large Courgette, 1 diced; Bell Pepper, 1 diced; Sundried Tomatoes, ½ Cup sliced; Cloves Garlic, 2 minced; Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, 1 Cup; Fresh Cilantro Leaves, ¼ Cup chopped; Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style French

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: August 23, 2024

This recipe reimagines classic French Ratatouille with a pasta twist. We're featuring fresh, seasonal green beans for a crunch, supplemented with sundried tomatoes for a unique aspect. Bon appétit!

Ingredients (for 4)

Green beans - 1 Cup - trimmed and halved
Linguini pasta - 200g
Large aubergine - 1 - diced
Large courgette - 1 - diced
Bell pepper - 1 - diced
Sundried tomatoes - ½ Cup - sliced
Cloves garlic - 2 - minced
Freshly grated parmesan cheese - 1 Cup
Fresh cilantro leaves - ¼ Cup - chopped
Olive oil - 2 Tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍝💦🧂

Boil the linguini pasta in lightly salted water until it's al dente. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside for later use.
Step 2 - 🍳🔥🧄

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté until it becomes fragrant.
Step 3 - 🍆🥒🌶️

Add the diced aubergine, courgette, and bell pepper to the pan, and sauté until the vegetables are tender. This should take about 10 minutes.
Step 4 - 🍅🌱🧂

Stir in the halved green beans and sliced sundried tomatoes to the pan. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste, then continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 5 - 🍝🥘🥗

Toss the previously set aside cooked linguini into the vegetable mixture, ensuring everything is well combined.
Step 6 - 🍽️🧀🌿

Serve the dish hot, topping it off with a generous sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped cilantro leaves.

Additional

To make it vegan, simply substitute Parmesan with a vegan-friendly cheese. You can get the kids involved by letting them sprinkle the cheese and cilantro on top!