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Easy Ratatouille Recipe

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Persons
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini the underrated hero
  • 1 eggplant don’t be scared of it
  • 1 yellow squash
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic or more… I won’t judge
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt & pepper to taste, aka “just sprinkle until it feels right”
  • Fresh basil optional, but makes you look fancy

Instructions

  • Prep the veggies
  • Slice zucchini, eggplant, squash, and tomatoes into thin, even rounds. Try to keep them similar size so they cook evenly. No need to stress perfection—this isn’t a cooking show.
  • Make the base sauce
  • Heat olive oil in a pan, toss in chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant. Add tomato sauce, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
  • Spread the sauce
  • Pour the sauce into a baking dish and spread it evenly. This is your flavor foundation—don’t skip it.
  • Arrange the veggies
  • Layer the sliced veggies in a spiral or rows. Alternate colors to make it look extra pretty. Yes, this step is slightly tedious, but also weirdly satisfying.
  • Season and drizzle
  • Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Keep it simple—let the veggies shine.
  • Bake it
  • Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes. Then uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until tender.
  • Finish strong
  • Add fresh basil on top before serving. Boom—chef mode activated.