An easy and flavourful one-pot spaghetti dish with "ratatouille". Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
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Quick, easy and healthy dinners are the best.
Preferably something that takes under 30 minutes, requires minimal preparation and washing up and is made with wholesome, healthy ingredients.
When Explore Cuisine sent me some of their new Chickpea Pasta to make a recipe with, I wanted to create something that was both healthy, to make the most of it's high protein & fibre plus something that's quick and easy to cook.
Enter this One-Pot Ratatouille Pasta!
Gluten-free pastas can be hit or miss. Generally, there are some really great ones out there but I've definitely tried a few that I wouldn't taste again, even if you paid me too.
Thankfully, this Chickpea Spaghetti was on of the best. Especially texture-wise, I feel this spaghetti held together much better than other gluten-free pastas. No sogginess, just that perfect bite and texture.
And the fact it's so healthy is definitely a bonus!
One-pot pasta dishes (particularly when using a pasta with a great nutritional profile, such as this chickpea pasta) is you don't lose out on any of the nutrients.
Usually we throw the cooking water away but here, the cooking water becomes part of the sauce and therefore still contains all of the nutritional goodness.
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📖 Recipe
One-Pot Ratatouille Pasta (Vegan + Gluten-free)
This One-Pot Ratatouille Spaghetti takes under 30 minutes to make and tastes wonderful! Plus it's healthy, vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 medium courgette (zucchini) diced
- ½ medium aubergine (eggplant) diced
- 1 medium red pepper, diced
- 1 x 400 g / 14 oz tin of chopped tomatoes
- 480 ml / 2 cups boiled water
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 150 g / 5.2 oz dried gluten-free spaghetti*
- 1 tbsp chopped basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes, (Optional)
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a frying pan on medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, courgette, aubergine and peppers. Cook for 5-8 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes, water, vinegar and then add the spaghetti. Bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes (use the time suggested on your spaghetti packet instructions) until the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the chopped basil and add salt and pepper, to taste. Add the nutritional yeast, if using, for a cheesy flavour.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*I used chickpea spaghetti which worked great here. It's high protein too.
Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size gAmount Per Serving Calories 259Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 0mgSodium 184mgCarbohydrates 41gFiber 10gSugar 10gProtein 9g
Becky Striepe says
We used to eat ratatouille once a week when I was a kid. This looks like a big bowl of nostalgia!
Aimee says
Aw, I'm pleased to hear that, Becky!
Rahul @samosastreet.com says
Chickpea pasta sounds interesting. I love one pot recipes. This one looks fabulous!
Aimee says
Thank you, Rahul! I love one-pot recipes too. Anything that saves on washing up is a good thing.
Vicky says
I love the sound of this pasta Aimee, I must look out for it. I've tried bean pasta but it's usually gone mushy. I love the recips, so Summery and delicious.
Aimee says
This one is mixed with a bit of brown rice which I think helps it keep it's structure. Tastes really good though! I also have some chickpea fusilli which I need to try.
Nicole @ What She Ate says
I haven't heard of chickpea pasta before, but am not surprised it exists. Must try! This looks incredible!
Aimee says
Haha yes, there are so many wonderful and unusual foods out there nowadays! Nothing seems to shock me anymore. But this definitely filled a void for me. Nice to get a bit more protein without adding anything extra :-)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
O love this!! Explore Asia has some amazing pastas! Have you tried the red lentil spaghetti?? That one tastes exact!!
Aimee says
Ohhh I will definitely try that one next! I haven't seen that in the shops but I might have missed it.