Gourmet Summer Ratatouille

Gourmet Summer Ratatouille

75 mins
easy
8 servings

A vibrant and flavorful summer ratatouille, bursting with fresh vegetables and a touch of Mediterranean flair. Perfect for a light dinner or a side dish.

RatatouilleSummerVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • 2.00 TablespoonsOlive Oil(High quality extra virgin olive oil recommended)
  • 3.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 1.00 cupOnion(Diced)
  • 1.00 cupSweet Pepper(Diced)
  • 0.50 teaspoonsDried Oregano
  • 1.00 teaspoonDried Thyme
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt
  • 2.00 TablespoonsTomato Paste
  • 1.00 can (14.5 oz)Crushed Tomatoes(Strained)
  • 2.00 TablespoonsFresh Basil(Chopped)
  • 2.00 MediumEggplant(Sliced 1/8 inch thick)
  • 2.00 MediumZucchini(Sliced 1/8 inch thick)
  • 5.00 MediumRoma Tomatoes(Sliced 1/8 inch thick)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Stir in oregano, thyme, salt, and tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes more.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Add crushed tomatoes and basil; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

Arrange sliced vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes) in a decorative pattern over the sauce, starting from the outer edge and working inward.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Drizzle with additional olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Cover the skillet with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

8

Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

9

Serve hot.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Garnish with fresh parsley or basil, if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes