Ratatouille Recipe

Ratatouille Recipe

If you’ve ever admired the gorgeous veggie swirl in the Disney Ratatouille recipe from the movie, this version brings that same elegance to your kitchen but with easy, practical steps. This ratatouille recipe is a wholesome, colorful French classic made from simple vegetables, vibrant herbs, and a rich tomato base. Whether you love the traditional ratatouille recipe, want a layered ratatouille recipe, or prefer a baked ratatouille recipe, this dish ticks every box.

Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille Recipe

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 small eggplant, sliced ⅛ inch thick
  • 2 small zucchini, sliced ⅛ inch thick
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced ⅛ inch thick

For the Tomato Sauce

  • 4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ small onion, chopped
  • ⅓ cup shredded carrot
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Optional Add-Ins

  • Fresh thyme (for a classic French traditional ratatouille recipe)
  • Parmesan or mozzarella on top (not traditional but delicious)
  • Ground beef or Italian sausage (if making ratatouille recipe with meat)

Directions

  1. Prepare the Tomato Base
    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and shredded carrot for 5 minutes until softened. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes until thickened.
  2. Assemble the Ratatouille
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the tomato sauce in a 2-quart baking dish.
    Arrange sliced eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes upright in a circular, layered pattern (like the Disney ratatouille recipe from the movie).
  3. Bake
    Brush vegetables with remaining olive oil. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
    Remove foil and bake 30–40 minutes more, until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
  4. Serve
    Serve hot with French bread, pasta, grilled chicken, or fish. This simple ratatouille recipe is also fantastic on its own as a vegetarian main.
Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille Recipe

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour–1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Servings: 6
  • Cuisine: French
  • Difficulty: Easy (despite its fancy appearance)