Monte Carlo Ratatouille Stuffed Tomatoes (Tomates farcies à la ratatouille de Monte Carlo)

Tomates farcies à la ratatouille de Monte Carlo, or Monte Carlo Ratatouille Stuffed Tomatoes, is a classic dish from Monégasque cuisine that combines the flavors of ratatouille with ripe tomatoes for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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Monte Carlo Ratatouille Stuffed Tomatoes (Tomates farcies à la ratatouille de Monte Carlo)

Ingredients

  • 4 large tomatoes
  • 1 eggplant, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Sprinkle the insides with salt and place them upside down on a paper towel to drain.
  3. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  4. Add the eggplant, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Stir in the canned tomatoes, thyme, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Spoon the ratatouille mixture into the hollowed-out tomatoes and place them in a baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the stuffed tomatoes.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the cheese is golden brown.
  9. Serve the stuffed tomatoes hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
8g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Baking dish Skillet Cutting board Knife Spoon

Tools

Oven Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the stuffed tomatoes with a side of crusty bread and a green salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: You can customize the ratatouille filling by adding other vegetables such as mushrooms or yellow squash for variety.

Cost

$15