Ratatouille with cheesy jacket potatoes

• Courgettes2
• Aubergine1
• Mixed peppers2
• Brown onions150g
• Garlic2 cloves
• Chopped tomatoes1 × 400g tin
• Dried mixed herbsstore cupboard1 tsp (3g)
• White potatoes1kg
• Mature cheddar80g

Plus salt and pepper. About £4.34 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan, gas 6).

2. 2

   Prick 4 large potatoes (1kg) and bake for 60-75 minutes. To save time, microwave for 8-10 minutes first, then bake for 25 minutes.

3. 3

   Cut 2 courgettes, 1 aubergine, 2 peppers and 1 onion into chunks. Fry in a little oil for 10 minutes, add 2 crushed garlic cloves and 1 tsp mixed herbs, then 1 tin chopped tomatoes.

4. 4

   Simmer for 20 minutes until soft and rich. Season.

5. 5

   Split the potatoes, top with 80g grated cheddar and spoon over the ratatouille.