Baked Ratatouille – Grand Fete

Ingredients

• 2 zucchini
• 2 yellow squash
• 2 Japanese eggplant
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 6 small vine tomatoes
• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano for topping
• Fresh basil, julienned, for garnish