Homemade Ratatouille Recipe

• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup carrot, shredded
• 14 oz crushed tomatoes
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 small eggplant, sliced 1/8 inch thick circles
• 2 small zucchini, sliced 1/8 inch thick circles
• 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick circles
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375F.

2. 2

   In a large nonstick pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat.

3. 3

   Add in the onion, garlic, and carrot and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Next, add in the crushed tomatoes and seasonings and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Once the sauce has thickened, pour into a 2 quart baking dish.

7. 7

   Arrange the sliced vegetables in a circular pattern standing upright in the dish over the sauce.

8. 8

   Brush with the remaining olive oil.

9. 9

   Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until vegetables are tender.

10. 10

    Serve immediately.