• Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. • Cut eggplant into quarters lengthways, then deeply score the flesh to make a criss-cross pattern. Thinly slice capsicum. Cut courgette into bite-sized chunks. Cut onion (see ingredients) into wedges. • Place veggies on a lined oven tray. Sprinkle lemon pepper spice blend over eggplant, drizzle veggies with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. • Spread out evenly, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes. TIP: If your oven tray is crowded, divide the veggies between two trays.

• Meanwhile, half-fill a large saucepan with water, add a generous pinch of salt, then bring to the boil over high heat. Cook risoni in boiling water until 'al dente, 7-8 minutes. • Reserve pasta water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people). Drain risoni, then return to saucepan. TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.

• When the veggies have 5 minutes remaining, in a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Add tomato paste and Aussie spice blend and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add the reserved pasta water and simmer until thickened, 1-2 minutes. • Add cooked risoni, capsicum, courgette, onion, the butter and brown sugar and stir to combine. Season to taste.

• Divide ratatouille risoni between bowls. • Top with roast eggplant and drizzle over plant-based basil pesto. • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Tear over parsley to serve. Enjoy!