Pasta au Gratin with Vegetables Recipe

Name: Pasta au Gratin with Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box (16 Oz. Box) Rigatoni; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Italian Tomatoes; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Eggplant, Sliced; 2 whole Small Zucchini, Sliced; 1/2 whole Onion, Diced; 2 stalks Celery, Sliced; 1/2 cups Red Wine; 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 pinch Thyme; 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg; 3 whole Egg Yolks; 1- 1/2 cup Grana Padano Cheese, Grated; 3/4 cups Heavy Whipping Cream

Servings: persons

1 box (16 Oz. Box) Rigatoni
1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Italian Tomatoes
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 whole Eggplant, Sliced
2 whole Small Zucchini, Sliced
1/2 whole Onion, Diced
2 stalks Celery, Sliced
1/2 cups Red Wine
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pinch Thyme
1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
3 whole Egg Yolks
1- 1/2 cup Grana Padano Cheese, Grated
3/4 cups Heavy Whipping Cream

1
Place olive oil into a pan.
2
Heat over medium heat.
3
Add onion and saute.
4
When onion begins to soften, add garlic and celery.
5
Cook until celery starts to soften.
6
Add eggplant and zucchini and continue cooking.
7
When vegetables start to soften, add the tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
8
Add the wine and cook until it reduces by half.
9
WHILE the sauce is cooking, place a large pot of water on to boil.
10
Season generously with salt.
11
When water is boiling, add the pasta and cook until slightly less than al dente.
12
Drain and add to the sauce.
13
Toss gently.
14
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
15
Into a small bowl, add the cream, cheese, and egg yolks.
16
Mix together.
17
Season with salt and pepper, and add nutmeg.
18
Spray a large ovenproof dish with cooking spray.
19
Add the pasta/sauce mixture into the dish.
20
Pour the cream mixture on top and gently mix together.
21
Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

566

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box (16 Oz. Box) Rigatoni, 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Italian Tomatoes, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 1 whole Eggplant, Sliced, and more.

Yes, Pasta au Gratin with Vegetables falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pasta au Gratin with Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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