Ratatouille-Pasta Gratinee  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This is a recipe out of an old weight watchers cook book. I and my husband really enjoy this recipe. This recipes freezes very well. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 cups diced eggplants  |  
                                                2 cups sliced zucchini  |  
                                                1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided  |  
                                                4 teaspoons vegetable oil  |  
                                                1 cup sliced onion  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups canned italian tomatoes, with liquid, chop up tomatoes  |  
                                                2 tablespoons tomato paste  |  
                                                1 teaspoon oregano  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon basil  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon garlic powder  |  
                                                1 dash pepper  |  
                                                2 cups cooked spaghetti (i like to use the fusilli, cork screw type paste) or 2 cups fusilli, hot (i like to use the fusilli, cork screw type paste)  |  
                                                8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Put eggplant & zucchini into colander, sprinkler with 1 teaspoon salt, and let stand for 30 minutes;Rinse vegetables under running cold water: drain and pat dry with paper towels. 2. In skillet heat oil over medium-high heat: add eggplant, zucchini, and onions. Sauté until vegetables are softened, 1 to 2 minutes. 3. Add tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder and pepper. Stir well. 4. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are cooked and flavors are blended; 15 to 20 minutes. 5. Add pasta. Put into casserole top with mozzarella cheese. Put it in 350°F oven for about 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.                              | 
                         
                         
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