Vegetables Italiano Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Italian vegetable bake! This recipe, inspired by a Hungry Monster find, combines tender zucchini and eggplant with aromatic herbs and creamy cheese, all baked to golden perfection. Serve over hot, buttered pasta for a truly satisfying and delicious meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 136.3 kcal
Protein 13g
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How to Make Vegetables Italiano

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add minced garlic, diced zucchini, and diced eggplant. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in 1/4 cup of water, cover the skillet, and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables are almost tender.
  5. Stir in oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Lightly oil a shallow baking dish.
  8. Arrange half of the cooked vegetable mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.
  9. Top with half of the cheese mixture.
  10. Repeat layers with the remaining vegetables and cheese.
  11. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
  12. Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

7g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vegetables Italiano?

Vegetables Italiano takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vegetables Italiano?

Vegetables Italiano has approximately 136.3 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vegetables Italiano?

The key ingredients for Vegetables Italiano are Zucchini, Virgin Olive Oil, Water, Eggplant, Garlic, Italian Herb Seasoning. See the full list with measurements above.

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