Ratatouille

Name: Ratatouille
Ingredients: 1 large globe eggplant, peeled, coarsely chopped; 1 large zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more; ¾ cup olive oil, divided; 5 sprigs thyme; 1 large onion, halved, sliced ½ inch thick; 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 pints cherry tomatoes, divided; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup torn basil leaves