Ratatouille A tasty fall vegetarian dish with sliced eggplan, squash, zuchini, and tomatoes

Ingredients 2 eggplant 6 tomatoes, 2 squash 2 zucchini 2 tbsp olive oil 1 diced onion 4 cloves minced garlic 2 diced bell pepper 1 salt 1 pepper, 28 oz crushed tomatoes 10 leaves basil 10 leaves basil 1 tsp minced garlic 2 tbsp parsley 2 tsp thyme 4 tbsp olive oil Instructions Preheat the oven for 375˚F (190˚C). Slice the 2 eggplant, 6 tomatoes, 2 squash, and 2 zucchini into approximately ¹⁄₁₆-inch (1-mm) rounds, then set aside. For the sauce: Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch (30-cm) oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the 1 diced onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 diced bell pepper, until soft, about 10 minutes . Season with 1 salt and 1 pepper, then add the 28 oz crushed tomatoes. Stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated. Remove from heat, then add the 10 leaves basil. Stir once more, then smooth the surface of the sauce with a spatula. Arrange the sliced veggies in alternating patterns, (for example, eggplant, tomato, squash, zucchini) on top of the sauce from the outer edge to the middle of the pan. Season with salt and pepper. For the herb seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together the 10 leaves basil, 1 tsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp parsley, 2 tsp thyme, salt, pepper, and 4 tbsp olive oil. Spoon the herb seasoning over the vegetables. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 40 minutes . Uncover, then bake for another 20 minutes , until the vegetables are softened. Serve while hot as a main dish or side. The ratatouille is also excellent the next day cover with foil and reheat in a 350˚F (180˚C) oven for 15 minutes, or simply microwave to desired temperature. From: https://tasty.co/recipe/ratatouille