Ratatouille Baked Penne

Makes 8 cups

Macros per cup: 197 cal, fat 1g, carbs 39g, protein 10g, fibre 9g

Ingredients:

8 oz. dried whole grain penne pasta

2 medium zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into ½-inch slices

2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes

½ cup chopped celery

½ cup chopped red onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 15-oz. can no-salt-added tomato sauce

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

¾ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 15-oz. can no-salt-added red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

Meanwhile, in an extra-large oven-safe skillet cook squash, tomatoes, celery, onion, and garlic over medium 6 to 7 minutes or until nearly tender, stirring occasionally and adding water, 1 to 2 Tbsp. at a time, as needed to prevent sticking. Stir in the next six ingredients (through pepper). Stir in cooked pasta and beans.

Transfer skillet to oven. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with additional oregano and/or thyme.

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