French-Inspired Ratatouille | Carhartt Family Wines

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes (not necessary to peel)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup olive oil, divided
• 1 medium sweet onion, cut into ½ inch pieces
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 medium yellow squash, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into ½ pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 large plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (14-15 oz)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano ( or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
• ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced