## Ruote Pasta & Eggplant Gratin Recipe (Italian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Ruote Pasta & Eggplant Gratin Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Italian Recipes Dinner**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 50 minutes
**Total time:** 70 minutes
**Cuisine:** Italian Recipes
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Ruote Pasta & Eggplant Gratin Recipe:
* 1 cup Route Pasta – Del Monte Ruote pasta
* 4-5 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 1/4 cup Sweet corn – Delmonte
* 7-8 Del Monte Black Olives – halved
* 1/2 cup Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce – Del Monte pasta sauce
* 1 Red Bell pepper (Capsicum) – chopped
* 1 Onion – chopped
* 4-5 cloves Garlic – minced
* 1/4 cup Soy granules – soaked in hot water for 15 minutes and drained
* 1 Brinjal (Baingan / Eggplant) – sliced (into rounds)
* 2 teaspoons Red Chilli flakes
* 1-2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns – crushed
* 2 sprig Basil leaves – torn
* 2 sprig Parsley leaves – chopped
* 1/2 cup Gouda cheese – shredded or crumbled
* 3-4 tablespoons Whole Wheat Bread crumbs
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Ruote Pasta & Eggplant Gratin Recipe:
1. To begin with the Ruote Pasta & Eggplant Gratin Recipe, preheat the oven to 200 deg Celcius.
2. Now boil the pasta in a saucepan of salted water for 7 minutes.
3. Do not overcook.
4. Drain the water and rinse the pasta under cold water.
5. Keep aside.
6. Sprinkle some salt on the eggplant slices and keep aside for 10 minutes.
7. Wash the slices and pat dry using a kitchen towel.
8. Grill the eggplant on a hot grill pan till brown marks appear on both sides and the eggplants become’s a little soft.
9. Sprinkle some salt and pepper over them.
10. Keep aside.
11. In a wok add 2 tablespoon olive oil.
12. Add the onion and garlic and sauté till the onion turns translucent.
13. Add the bell pepper and stir-fry for a minute.
14. Add the corn kernels, soy granules, salt as required and mix well.
15. Cook till all the water evaporates.
16. Take it off the heat and mix in the pasta sauce and chili flakes.
17. Add the herbs, reserving some for the garnish.
18. Place some eggplant slices at the base of the baking dish, such that it is covered.
19. Spoon over some of the vegetable sauce and spread evenly.
20. Top with a 1-2 tablespoon of the bread crumbs and half of the cheese.
21. Spread the pasta evenly over it.
22. Spread another layer of the vegetable sauce.
23. Top with the left over eggplant slices and place the olives in between the eggplant slices.
24. Sprinkle the leftover bread crumbs and cheese over them.
25. Bake for about 15-20 minutes till the cheese melts.
26. Garnish with the herbs and serve your Ruote Pasta & Eggplant Gratin Recipe.
27. Serve the Ruote Pasta & Eggplant Gratin Recipe along with Couscous Salad with Raw Mangoes or with a slice of Quick Roasted Vegetable Bread Pizza to make complete dinner.
### Tips for the Best Ruote Pasta & Eggplant Gratin Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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