Acadia's Ratatouille

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup onion (sliced or diced)
• 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
• 1 cup sliced yellow squash
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
• parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a 3 quart dutch oven add the olive oil and onions. saute on medium low until tender about 4 minutes stirring frequently.
• 2 add garlic and saute for an additional 1 minute stirring frequently (do not let garlic burn).
• 3 slice up bell peppers, add to mixture and saute an additional 4 minutes stirring frequently.
• 4 add basil, oregano and parsley mixing with other ingredients.
• 5 add crushed tomatoes, zucchini, squash, red pepper flakes, salt and stir to mix thoroughly.
• 6 cover for and cook for 1 hour or so on low/simmer, stirring every 5 minutes until zucchini and squash are tender. (i set my timer).
• 7 place parmesan cheese on table to be sprinkled on top of each individual serving.
• 8 enjoy!