VEGGIE DELIGHT

Classic French Ratatouille

A rustic Provençal vegetable dish bursting with summer flavors

Time 2 hrs
Serves 4-6
Level Easy
Classic French Ratatouille

Instructions

1

Make the sauce: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add crushed tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

2

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

3

Pour the sauce into an oven-safe (hammered) pan.

4

Arrange the vegetables: Layer the eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash and tomato slices alternating in a spiral pattern on top of the sauce.

5

Season with salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

6

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.

7

Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top and bake another 15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

8

Garnish with fresh basil and grated parmesan. Serve immediately.