Layered Ratatouille

Okay, I know what you're thinking. Did she get this idea from that Disney movie with the rats? Well... yes, yes I did. It sounds intimidating and French but I promise it's really simple and easy. This makes a great vegetarian side dish or meal.

                

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Cut your bell pepper width wise to form rings. If you have a wide pepper, cut those rings in half. Next, cut 1/4 inch thick slices of zucchini, summer squash, and eggplant. Put your veggies off to the side and pour your can of tomato sauce into the bottom of a round oven safe pan or casserole dish. Sautee some garlic and onion in a separate pot. Once browned, mix into the pan with the tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper. Layer your veggies around the pan, one on top of the other. Sprinkle with some olive oil, salt, and pepper.

                

Cut out a piece of parchment paper to fit the pan and place on top. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes.

                

After 45 minutes, your veggies should be tender and ready to serve. Enjoy this as a side to fish, chicken, steak, or even by itself. Bon appetit!

                

Recipe:

1 Garlic Clove, Minced

1/4 Cup Red Onion, Chopped

1 8 Oz Can of Tomato Sauce (I used Hunt's)

1 Bell Pepper, Sliced into rings

1 Medium Zucchini, Sliced

1 Medium Summer Squash, Sliced

1 Italian Eggplant, Sliced

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to Taste

*Roast at 375 degrees for 45 minutes