*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                       Ziti with Ratatouille Sauce

Recipe By     : Net
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Eggplant                         Vegetables
                Low-Fat                          Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    vegetable juice
   2      small         Japanese eggplants -- cut crosswise into 1
   1      large         red bell pepper -- cut into 4 or 5 larg
   1      large         green bell pepper -- diced
   2      medium        zucchini -- cut into 1/2-inch ch
   1      small         sweet potato -- peeled and diced
   1      large         onion -- coarsely chopped
   5                    garlic cloves -- minced
   1 1/2  cups          fresh basil leaves -- chopped
     1/2  cup           fresh mint leaves -- chopped
  28      ounces        canned tomatoes
   2      teaspoons     red wine vinegar
     3/4  teaspoon      freshly ground black pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      red pepper flakes
  12      ounces        ziti -- or other tube-shaped


1. In a large nonstick skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat until
     hot but not smoking. Stir in the eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini,
     sweet potato, onion and garlic. Stir-fry until the vegetables begin to
     soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons each of the basil and
     mint. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the
     vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Remove the large pieces of red bell pepper from the skillet and place
     them in a food processor. Add the 3/4 cup tomato juice and 3 of the
     canned tomatoes to the processor and process to pur
  3.  Return the pur
     tomatoes, the vinegar, black pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes, and
     bring to a boil over medium-high heat, breaking up the tomatoes with a
     spoon. Reduce the heat to low and simmer while you cook the pasta.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the ziti and cook until al
     dente, 10 to 12 minutes, or according to package directions.
  5. Drain the pasta in a colander and transfer to individual dinner
     plates. Spoon the ratatouille sauce over the ziti. Sprinkle the
     remaining basil and mint on top and serve.

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