Creamy Ratatouille Over Penne Recipe - Quick, Healthy & Ready in 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• cooked penne
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup diced eggplant
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon mascarpone cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• Pinch salt
• 1 cup tomato sauce, or ground peeled tomatoes
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup diced zucchini

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and zucchini and saut for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
3. Add eggplant and continue to saut mixture for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently. When vegetables are softened, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add dried spices, salt, and pepper, followed by the tomato sauce and water. Allow mixture to come to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.Stir in mascarpone cheese and serve immediately.