Ratatouille

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Prepare the tomato base

   Spread tomato sauce evenly in the bottom of a round baking dish.

   Tomato sauce
2. 02
   Step 2Slice the vegetables

   Thinly slice zucchini and tomatoes into rounds of equal thickness for even cooking.

   Note

   Use a mandoline for uniform slices

   ZucchiniTomato
3. 03
   Step 3Arrange vegetable slices

   Layer the sliced vegetables in a circular pattern over the tomato sauce, alternating zucchini and tomato slices.

   Note

   Slightly overlap the slices for a classic presentation

   ZucchiniTomato
4. 04
   Step 4Season and drizzle

   Drizzle olive oil over the arranged vegetables, then season with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried herbs.

   Olive oilGarlicSaltBlack pepperDried herbs
5. 05
   Step 5Bake the ratatouille45 min

   Cover with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 40-45 minutes until vegetables are tender.

   Note

   Remove the parchment paper for the last 10 minutes to allow the top to caramelize slightly

6. 06
   Step 6Serve5 min

   Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve warm.

   Note

   Garnish with fresh basil if desired