RATATOUILLE

vegetarian & really easy to make

Serves 2

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (or use a garlic press)
  • 250g (8 oz) ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 small aubergine, diced
  • 2 courgettes, thickly sliced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
  • pinch of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato purée
  • seasoning

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened. Add the tomatoes and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in the aubergine, pepper, courgette, basil, sugar and purée. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  3. Season to taste and serve.