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Two Cheese Ratatouille Pasta Bake

Two Cheese Ratatouille Pasta Bake

with Aubergine, Pepper and Charred Courgette
4.5(4.3K)Review Summary
Michael Steadman
Michael SteadmanUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
776 kcal
Protein
38.7g protein
Total
45 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Celery
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1

Aubergine

(May contain traces of: Celery)

180

Penne Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

1

Courgette

(May contain traces of: Celery)

2

Garlic Clove

1

Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

30

Tomato Puree

1

Italian Style Herbs

30

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1

Mozzarella

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

½

Sugar for the Sauce

75

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kcal)776 kcal
Energy (kJ)3245 kJ
Fat22.5 g
of which saturates13.7 g
Carbohydrate96.7 g
of which sugars34.4 g
Protein38.7 g
Salt3.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Baking Tray
Pan
Colander
Bowl
Garlic Press
Grater
Grill Pan
Oven dish

Instructions

Roast the Veg
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into 2cm chunks.
Trim the aubergine, then cut into roughly 2cm pieces and pop onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer.
When the oven is hot, roast the aubergine on the top shelf until soft and golden, 20-25 mins.
Halfway through, add the pepper to the same tray, drizzle with a little more oil and toss together. Cook for the remaining time, 10-12 mins.

Pasta Time
2

Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt.
When boiling, add the penne to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Char the Courgette
3

While the pasta cooks, trim the courgette, then quarter lengthways. Chop into 2cm chunks.
Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil). Once hot, add the courgette and cook until charred, 6-8 mins total. Turn only every couple of mins - this will result in the courgette picking up some nice colour.
Once cooked, season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a bowl.

Make the Tomato Sauce
4

Return the (now empty) frying pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 secs.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock paste, tomato puree, Italian style herbs, sugar and water for the sauce (see ingredients for both amounts).
Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 7-8 mins.

Ready, Steady, Bake
5

While the sauce simmers, grate the Cheddar. Drain the mozzarella and tear into small pieces.
Once everything is ready, stir the roasted aubergine, pepper, charred courgette and cooked penne into the sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
Transfer to an ovenproof dish and top with the mozzarella and Cheddar.
Bake on the top shelf of your oven until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 10-15 mins.

Serve
6

Once the pasta bake is ready, spoon into your serving bowls and tuck in.
Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the rich, cheesy taste, though some found it a bit bland and suggested adding more herbs or spices for extra flavour.
  • Ease of prep: While tasty, several noted it took longer to prepare than expected, with multiple steps and pans required.
  • Suggestions: Consider roasting all vegetables together to simplify; some added meat or olives for extra flavour and substance.
  • Portions: Generous servings often provided leftovers for lunch; some found it enough for 3-4 people rather than 2.
  • Vegetables: Several appreciated the variety of vegetables, though some found the aubergine or courgette ratio too high.
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