Rat-patoodie (my Different Ratatouille)

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 4 zucchini
• 1 onion
• 3 yellow squash
• 1 eggplant
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes in puree
• 10 ounces tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 pinches saffron threads
• 1 tablespoon truffle oil
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, flavored pepper by mccormick
• 1/8 cup wine
• light sprinkle cayenne pepper

Recipe

• 1 slice and cube veggies then toss in plastic container with enough truffle oil to lightly coat.
• 2 add crushed tomatoes in puree and tomato paste in sauce pan with rest of ingredients and cook on medium for 10 minutes or so.
• 3 place veggies in large roasting pan, cover with sauce and bake at 350 for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes or so.