Ratatouille

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Cook onion, garlic, and bell pepper in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, 4-5 minutes or until tender.

Step 3

Add crushed tomatoes and seasonings and simmer 15 minutes or until thickened. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Meanwhile, cut vegetables to 1/8" thickness.

Step 5

Pour sauce into a 2 qt baking dish. Arrange sliced vegetables standing up on their sides over the sauce. Brush with remaining olive oil.

Step 6

Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot or warm.