Summer Ratatouille Pasta Recipe

• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 medium garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 1 cup canned whole tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch strips, juice reserved
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small yellow onion, small dice (about 3/4 cup)
• 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 medium zucchini, small dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium yellow squash or golden zucchini, small dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 small eggplant, small dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 pound dried pasta, such as penne, cavatelli, or garganelli
• Finely grated zest and juice from 1/2 a lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn in small pieces
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1. Warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is pale golden brown, about 5 minutes (reduce the heat if it starts to brown).
2. Add the tomato strips and their juice, turn up the heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
3. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the thyme, season to taste with salt and pepper, and transfer to a bowl.
4. Set aside.
5. Wipe out the skillet and warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat until the oil begins to shimmer.
6. Add the onions, season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
7. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the thyme leaves and stir to combine.
8. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
9. Wipe out the skillet and warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat until the oil begins to shimmer.
10. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring constantly, just until its tender but still bright green, about 2 minutes.
11. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the thyme leaves and stir to combine.
12. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
13. Repeat with the yellow squash, followed by the eggplant.
14. Cook the pasta al dente in boiling, salted water according to the package directions.
15. Drain the pasta, then return it to the pot.
16. Add the tomato mixture, the onions, zucchini, squash, and eggplant.
17. Add the lemon zest and juice and the basil.
18. Toss to combine and spoon into warmed bowls.
19. Sprinkle with the crumbled feta and serve.

extravirgin olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, yellow onion, thyme, zucchini, golden zucchini, eggplant, pasta, lemon, fresh basil, feta cheese

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/ratatouille-pasta-31477 (may not work)