Name: Homemade Classic French Ratatouille
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Herb Dressing; 5 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tsp dried thyme; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Tomato Sauce; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 red onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 5 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and black pepper, to taste; ¼ tsp dried oregano; ¼ tsp dried thyme; 700 g crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped; Vegetables; 2 small eggplants, thinly sliced; 2 zucchini, thinly sliced; 6 tomatoes, thinly sliced; 2 red onions, thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

Homemade Classic French Ratatouille

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A colorful French vegetable dish with rich tomato sauce, fresh herbs, eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers. Perfect for a healthy family dinner.

Author: Emma
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Herb Dressing
5 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Tomato Sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp dried thyme
700 g crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
Vegetables
2 small eggplants, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
6 tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 red onions, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

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Instructions

Slice all vegetables into thin, even rounds and set aside.
Prepare the herb dressing by combining olive oil, basil, parsley, dried thyme, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
To make the tomato sauce, heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Add diced onion and red bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Add crushed tomatoes and stir well. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, then stir in fresh basil.
Arrange the sliced vegetables in alternating patterns over the tomato sauce, starting from the outer edge and working toward the center.
Season the vegetables with salt and pepper, then drizzle the herb dressing evenly over the top.
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot on its own or alongside polenta, rice, or crusty rustic bread.

Notes

For the best presentation, slice all vegetables to a similar thickness.
A mandoline slicer can help create perfectly even slices.
Ratatouille tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
This dish can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/homemade-classic-french-ratatouille/