Ratatouille Recipe: Vibrant and Rustic
Vibrant Ratatouille with layered vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 eggplant sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes sliced
- 1 yellow squash sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp herbes de Provence
- Optional: Fresh basil
- Suggested Pairings: Baguette white wine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper for 5-6 minutes; add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and spices; simmer for 10 minutes. Spread in a baking dish.
- Slice vegetables thinly; arrange in a spiral over the sauce.
- Drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Bake covered for 45 minutes and uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish with basil; serve with a baguette and wine.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for uniform slices.
- Store in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a cheesy variation.
- Pair with polenta.