Ratatouille

 

  • Ratatouille


  • 1 eggplant

  • 6 heirloom or roma tomatoes

  • 2 yellow squashes

  • 2 zucchinis


           Sauce

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium white onion, finely diced

  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil


           Seasoned topping

  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

  • 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper 

  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil



            Preheat oven to 375 degrees

          Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, slice the eggplant, tomatoes, squash and

           Zucchini  into 1/8 inch thick rounds. To keep the eggplant from turning brown,            

           Place rounds into a bowl of cold water with some lemon juice.  Set veggies to

           To the side.  

                    

  • Make the sauce:  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a 12 inch oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. 

  • Sauté the onion, garlic, and bell peppers until soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add the crushed tomatoes. 



  • Stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated and soft. Remove from heat, then add the basil. 

  • Stir once more, then smooth the surface of the sauce with a spatula.


  • Arrange the veggies in alternating slices, (eggplant, tomato, squash, zucchini) on top of the sauce. Work  from the outer edge to the center of the pan. 

  • Once all the veggies are arranged on top of the sauce, Season with salt and pepper.


  • Make seasoned topping: In a small bowl, mix together the basil, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. Spoon the herb seasoning over the vegetables.

  • Cover the pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes. 

  • Uncover, then bake for another 20 minutes or  until the vegetables are softened.

  • Serve hot as a main dish or side. 


           Note:  This fresh sauce is perfect over pasta with some parmesan cheese.

Comments

  1. EstherSeptember 1, 2023 at 11:02 AM

    Leslie, this looks delish, can't wait to try it. It will be perfect for Harry. LOL, wink, wink!

    ReplyDelete

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