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Ratatouille

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Ratatouille

Ratatouille

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Equipment

  • - Cast Iron Skillet: A versatile cookware piece ideal for sautéing vegetables with high heat and even cooking capabilities.

  • - Mandoline Slicer: For uniform slices of zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers to enhance presentation.

  • - Large Cutting Board: Essential for preparing large quantities of vegetables required in the recipe.

  • - Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls: Durable bowls useful for mixing dressings or marinades that might complement Ratatouille dishes.

  • - Food Processor: To quickly chop vegetables into uniform pieces, reducing preparation time.

  • - High-Sided Saucepan: Needed to cook the ratatouille filling at a low simmer without evaporation for proper flavor melding.

  • - Wooden Spoon Set: Versatile set including spoons of various sizes useful for stirring and serving the dish.

  • - Food Storage Containers (Glass or Plastic): Perfect for storing leftovers in Ratatouille form, microwave safe options available if reheating is planned.

  • - Measuring Cups and Spoons Set: Essential for measuring ingredients prior to cooking the recipe.

  • - Silicone Spatula: Useful for stirring without scratching pans or utensils; easy to clean and maintain.

  • - Oven Mitts: Necessary when cooking in cast iron skillet over high heat, especially if baking is involved.

Ingredients

  • 1 bulb fennel, stalks discarded

  • 3 red bell peppers, pierced with tip of knife

  • 3 yellow bell peppers, pierced with tip of knife

  • 2 medium zucchini, quartered

  • 1 medium eggplant, quartered

  • About 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 head garlic

  • 2 cups tomato sauce

  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons fresh marjoram, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.
2

Instruction 2

In large saucepan over moderately high heat, bring 2 quarts salted water to boil. Add fennel and boil until tender, about 10 minutes.
3

Instruction 3

Meanwhile, rub red and yellow peppers, zucchini, and eggplant with olive oil and transfer to large baking sheet. Cut off top 1/2 inch from garlic head. Wrap in foil and transfer to baking sheet alongside vegetables.
4

Instruction 4

When fennel is tender, use tongs to transfer to sheet and rub with oil. Roast vegetables, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
5

Instruction 5

Transfer roasted peppers to large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let all vegetables stand until cooled slightly, about 10 minutes. Peel and deseed peppers, then finely dice. Remove seeds from zucchini and finely dice. Finely dice eggplant. Core fennel and finely dice.
6

Instruction 6

In large saucepan over moderately high heat, combine diced roasted vegetables and tomato sauce. Squeeze garlic from skins into pan. Simmer mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened with very little liquid remaining, about 10 minutes.
7

Instruction 7

Stir in basil, thyme, marjoram, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, and remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Serve immediately.
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