Ciambotta

GIOVANNI'S KITCHEN
Ciambotta
A hearty vegetable medley that celebrates the best of the Italian summer harvest.
By Giovanni Siracusa
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August 26, 2025
Ciambotta
By Giovanni Siracusa
Instructions
TOTAL TIME
35 minutes4 servings
A rustic Southern Italian dish made with whatever the garden gives you! Simple, comforting, and always adaptable.

STEP 1
Dice the zucchini, peppers, potato, and eggplant into small, even pieces.

STEP 2
In a large frying pan, heat a generous amount of olive oil. Add the whole garlic cloves and sauté until lightly golden to flavor the oil.
STEP 3
Add the potatoes and eggplant first. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and take on a little color.
Add the peppers and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

STEP 5
Stir in the zucchini and fresh tomatoes, then pour in the tomato passata. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil leaves. Mix gently to combine.
STEP 6
Let simmer covered for 10-15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still holding their shape and the flavors have come together.
Serve it like a local with a glass of Gratsi Red, a drizzle of olive oil, and toasted bread! Or enjoy it the next day at room temperature when the flavors are even more intense! Buon Appetito!
