A hearty one-pot meal combining classic French ratatouille with savory sausage for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
15 min prep
45 min cook
4 servings
420 kcal/serving
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb Italian sausage, sliced
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium eggplant, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
4 large tomatoes, diced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
In the same pot, add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomatoes, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Return sausage to the pot. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and cook for an additional 10 minutes to thicken slightly. Adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Tips
Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
Can be made ahead and reheated; flavors improve overnight.