Description
Ratatouille is an array of colorful vegetables on top of a savory tomato sauce, baked to perfection. A hearty dish that’s as tasty as it is stunning!
Ingredients
- FOR THE SLICED VEGETABLES:
- 1 whole Eggplant
- 6 whole Roma Tomatoes
- 2 whole Yellow Squash
- 2 whole Zucchini
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 whole Onion, Diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 2 whole Bell Peppers, Diced (I Used Red And Yellow)
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil
- FOR THE HERB SEASONING:
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, Minced
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 2 teaspoons Chopped Fresh Thyme
- Salt To Taste
- Pepper To Taste
- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Grated Parmesan Cheese, For Serving
Preparation
Preheat oven for 375˚F.
Slice eggplant, Roma tomatoes, squash, and zucchini into approximately 1/16-inch thick rounds, then set aside.
For the sauce, heat olive oil in a 12-inch oven safe pan. Sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until soft. Season with salt and pepper, then add crushed tomatoes. Stir until ingredients are fully incorporated. Turn off the heat, then add basil. Stir once more, then smooth the surface of the sauce.
Arrange the sliced veggies in alternating patterns (e.g. eggplant, tomato, squash, zucchini) on top of the sauce, from the outer edge to the inside of the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix herb seasoning ingredients and pour over the vegetables. Cover the pan with tin foil and bake for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, uncover, then bake for an additional 20 minutes. The vegetables should be soft.
Serve while hot as a main dish, or as a side dish. I served this over spaghetti squash with Parmesan cheese. The ratatouille is also excellent the next day. Enjoy!
