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Ratatouille with Goat Cheese and Basil

Ratatouille with Goat Cheese and Basil

Prep time: 50 minServes: 4

Pairs with

Provence's classic dish wants Provençal company — a dry rosé with herbal notes or a light red that doesn't overshadow the natural sweetness of the vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 2 courgettes, sliced
  • 1 aubergine, sliced
  • 3 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, in rings
  • 1 yellow pepper, in rings
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 400g crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt, black pepper
  • 150g goat cheese
  • Fresh basil

Method

  1. 11. Pour crushed tomatoes, garlic, half the olive oil and the herbs into a baking dish. Season.
  2. 22. Layer courgette, aubergine, tomatoes, peppers and onion in neat rows on top.
  3. 33. Drizzle with remaining oil, season with salt and pepper.
  4. 44. Cover with foil and bake at 200°C for 30 minutes.
  5. 55. Remove foil, crumble over the goat cheese and bake another 15 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the cheese has coloured.
  6. 66. Top with basil and serve with bread.