Simple Ratatouille Recipe (a French Classic)

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves crushed
• 1 medium red bell pepper deseeded and diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper deseeded and diced
• 1 medium yellow or orange bell pepper deseeded and diced
• 1 large aubergine diced
• 2 medium courgettes sliced into half-moon shapes
• 400 g / 14 oz can Italian chopped tomatoes
• 2 heaped tbsp Italian tomato puree
• 1 tsp Herbes de Provence/Italian mixed herbs
• 120 ml / 4 fl oz water
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Garnish

• Parmesan cheese shavings optional
• fresh basil leaves optional