Ratatouille!

 It is a favorite. It makes enough to feed a family of 4 - 6.

It's the best Ratatouille we've ever tasted. It is definitely considered a Best of the Best Recipe !
I wish the pictures were in order, I didn't want to take the time to shuffle them around.



Here's what you'll need:

A Large Saucepan.

1 Pound of Dry Rigatoni, cooked according to package directions.

1/4 C Olive Oil plus Additional for Serving.
3 Onions, Chopped
1 Large Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
1 Large Eggplant, Trimmed at both ends. Cut into 1" pieces
4 Small Zucchinis, Trimmed at both ends and cut into 1" pieces
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 1/2 tsp Salt
8 Garlic Cloves, Sliced
4  Tomatoes, Cut into 1" pieces
1 C Shredded Fresh Basil
Black Pepper to Taste

In a Large Saucepan:
Heat Oil

Add:

Onion
Green Pepper
Sauté 5 Minutes on Medium High Heat

Add:

Eggplant
Zucchini
Pepper Flakes
Salt
Reduce Heat and Cook Covered for 25 Minutes
Stir occasionally

Add:

Garlic
Tomatoes
Cook for an additional 5 Minutes

Remove from Heat
Add Cooked Rigatoni to a Serving Bowl.

Top it with the Ratatouille.

Just before Serving:

Stir in 1/2 the Basil
Sprinkle Remaining Basil on Top
Garnish with a Few Additional TBS of Oil and Some Black Pepper.


Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

This picture is deceiving. the bowl is 13" in diameter and 6" deep.

This All Clad Saute Pan is 11" in diameter and 2 1/2 " deep.
This recipe made a lot.

I ended up topping it with Grated Parmesan Cheese.