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Classic Ratatouille Recipe: Discover a Flavorful Dish!

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A classic French ratatouille recipe featuring tender, caramelized vegetables bursting with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a healthy and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large eggplant, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for the tomato base)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion until soft (3–4 minutes). Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Spread tomato sauce evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
  5. Arrange eggplant, zucchini, and squash slices upright in alternating patterns over the sauce. Tuck cherry tomatoes between layers.
  6. Drizzle olive oil over vegetables and sprinkle with dried basil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Slice vegetables evenly for uniform cooking.
  • Salt eggplant lightly and pat dry before baking.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before serving for better flavor.

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