Dump And Bake Ratatouille Food

RATATOUILLE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); spray a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic, onion, and eggplant with the garlic until the vegetables have begun to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, basil, parsley, salt, and black pepper; bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Cook the frozen ravioli as directed on the package; drain. Spread the cooked ravioli in a layer into the bottom of the prepared baking dish; spoon the hot vegetables over the ravioli. Sprinkle with the cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

BAKED RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, oil, garlic, salt and Italian seasoning., Spread half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the eggplant, zucchini, green pepper and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

DUMP-AND-BAKE RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• Cut the eggplant into chunks. In a colander, toss the eggplant with 1 tsp. salt, then let drain for about 30 minutes. Pat the eggplant dry with paper towels.
• Meanwhile, spray a deep 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl (or in the prepared dish), toss together eggplant, onion, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, parsley, basil, oregano, tomato paste, olive oil, and garlic.
• Transfer vegetables to the prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes, stirring once or twice during the baking time to make sure that the vegetables cook evenly (or until vegetables are tender). Garnish with capers, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper just before serving.

BAKED RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat oil in a heavy, large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
• Add eggplant, green bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, zucchini and basil. Saute for 5 minutes.
• Cover and simmer until all vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
• Uncover pot and simmer until juice thickens, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Mix in vinegar; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spread in 9-inch pie dish.
• Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
• Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.