Aunt Aileen S Ratatouille Recipe

Ingredients for Aunt Aileen S Ratatouille

• Italian Sausages
• Olive Oil
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Green Pepper
• Red Pepper
• 1 medium eggplant (cubed)
• 2 medium zucchini (sliced)
• 1 bay leaf
• Fresh Parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Fresh Tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

How to Make Aunt Aileen S Ratatouille

1. Cook 1 pound Italian sausage links until browned; set aside. Slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in each of two large skillets over medium heat.
3. Add 1/2 of the following to each skillet: 1 large onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 red bell pepper (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped).
4. Stir-fry vegetables for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Remove one skillet from heat.
6. Add 1 medium eggplant (cubed) to the remaining skillet and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
7. Return the second skillet to medium heat.
8. Add 2 medium zucchini (sliced) and stir-fry for 1 minute.
9. Season the contents of both skillets with 1 bay leaf, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
10. Add half of the sliced sausage and 1 (28-ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained) to each skillet.
11. Spoon the contents of both skillets into either one large (9x13 inch) oven-safe dish or individual oven-safe ramekins.
12. Top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
13. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
14. Serve immediately with crusty French bread. Enjoy!