Best Ratatouille Recipe – Classic French Vegetable Stew

Name: Best Ratatouille Recipe – Classic French Vegetable Stew
Ingredients: 1 large (1¼ lbs) eggplant, cut into ⅓-inch cubes; Salt; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving; 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb), cut into ⅓-inch cubes; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch dice; 5 large cloves garlic, chopped; 5 large vine-ripened tomatoes (1¾ lbs), cut into ⅓-inch cubes, with their juices; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme, plus more for serving; ¾ teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

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This classic ratatouille recipe is the best way to use summer produce—slow-cooked veggies with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs.

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Ingredients

1 large (1¼ lbs) eggplant, cut into ⅓-inch cubes
Salt
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb), cut into ⅓-inch cubes
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch dice
5 large cloves garlic, chopped
5 large vine-ripened tomatoes (1¾ lbs), cut into ⅓-inch cubes, with their juices
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme, plus more for serving
¾ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil