Ratatouille

Name: Ratatouille
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 4 large Roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; Fresh basil for garnish; Salt and black pepper to taste

Published: June 4, 2026 | French Cuisine | ⏱ 1h 25min

Beautifully arranged ratatouille with sliced zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes in a baking dish

Ratatouille is the jewel of Provençal cooking — a stunning dish of sliced summer vegetables layered in a rich, herb-scented tomato sauce. Made famous by the Pixar film, the real dish is just as beautiful: tender rounds of zucchini, eggplant, and tomato fanned in a spiral and slow-baked until meltingly soft.

Recipe Info

Prep Time30 min

Cook Time55 min

Total Time1h 25min

Servings6

DifficultyMedium

CuisineFrench

Use a mandoline for even, thin slices — it makes the spiral arrangement much easier.
Choose vegetables of similar diameter for the most beautiful presentation.
Ratatouille is delicious hot, at room temperature, or cold — and even better the next day.

Nutrition Information

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	4g
Fat	9g
Saturated Fat	g
Carbohydrates	22g
Fiber	6g
Sugar	g
Sodium	350mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it's one of those dishes that improves with time. Make it a day ahead, refrigerate, and gently reheat or serve at room temperature.

It pairs beautifully with crusty bread, over pasta, alongside grilled fish or chicken, or even on its own as a main course.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 (147 votes)

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