Ratatouille Bake Recipes

EASY OVEN-BAKED RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Cut all the vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, onions) so that they are approximately the same size and can cook evenly. Transfer them on a large rimmed baking tray. Add the garlic and herbs (thyme, bay leaves, and rosemary (optional). Sprinkle enough salt, pepper, and olive oil to enrobe them. Mix with your hands and spread them evenly on the baking sheet. It might seem crowded but they will shrink while cooking.
• Put the baking tray in the oven for 15 minutes. Lower the temperature oven to 375 F for another 15 minutes. Then lower the temperature oven to 350 F for the rest of the time (about 30 more minutes). I recommend stirring occasionally (every 15-20 minutes) to ensure the vegetables cook evenly. In the end, they must be very tender and hold their shapes.
• Before serving, remove the herbs and add some basil to garnish (optional).

RATATOUILLE BAKE

Steps:

• . Put the oven on Gas 5, 190C, 375°F.
• . Peel and cook the potatoes in salted water. Drain and mash.
• . Stir the basil into the mashed potato along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in enough milk to make a creamy mash.
• . Place the aubergine, courgettes, red peppers, red onions, and garlic in a deep oven-proof dish.
• . Add two tablespoons of olive oil, Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt and toss well.
• . Cook on the top shelf of a pre-heated oven, Gas 7,220C, 425F, for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Remove from the oven and stir in the tomatoes.
• . Season with salt and pepper.
• . Reduce the oven temperature to Gas 5,190C, 375°F.
• . Spread the mashed potato carefully on top.
• . Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• . Bake in the centre of a pre-heated oven for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden.