Ratatouille is a heathy Italian vegetable dish served with pasta.
Ingredients
(Serves 4)
1 red onion
1 large egg plant/aubergine
2 medium zucchinis/courgettes
1 green bell pepper
¼ bottle red wine
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
400g can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
pepper
1
Chop the onions, egg plant (aubergine), zucchinis (courgettes) and peppers into ¾ inch square pieces.
Fry the onion for a few minutes in a little olive oil.
2
Add the rest of the vegetables and the crushed garlic and fry for a few more minutes.
Add the wine, thyme and stir gently whilst on a low heat.
3
Mix in the tomatoes then add the bay leaves on top.
Cover the pan and leave it to simmer on a low heat for 45 minutes stirring occasionally.
10 minutes before serving stir in the balamic vinegar.
Serve with appoximately 60g/2oz pasta and topped with low fat parmesan or a similar cheese.
I used spaghetti but any will kind of pasta will do.
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