One Pan Ratatouille Recipe (2024)

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Thisone-pan Ratatouille recipe can be made with a variety of vegetables depending on what you have in your fridge. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and easy to make in a skillet!

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Why I Love This Recipe

This skillet ratatouille recipe contains a bunch of my favorite flavors and it’s full of vegetables. Plus, this recipe is not an exact science, and you can swap in whatever you have. A pinch of this… a little bit of that… this is my kind of recipe. It’s a great way to use up seasonal veggies like eggplant and summer squash!

Tips for the Perfect Ratatouille

  • Try to cut your zucchini, squash, and eggplant into uniformly sized pieces. This will ensure that all the vegetables cook at the same rate.
  • If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, you can make this in a regular skillet. Avoid aluminum pans, if you can. The acidic tomatoes react with the aluminum, and it can create a slight metallic taste in your food.
  • Tie your bundle of thyme together tightly, so it’s easy to remove from the pan after cooking.
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Ratatouille Ingredients

  • Olive oil– A little olive oil helps soften the onion and garlic and mellow the sharp flavors.
  • Onion– I used a white onion but you can use a white or yellow onion.
  • Garlic– Fresh garlic adds a deeper flavor.
  • Thyme– Fresh thyme adds a a savory flavor to the dish.
  • Tomatoes– I used canned whole tomatoes. You can substitute diced, if necessary.
  • Yellow squash– Sometimes called summer squash, this small squash is an essential component of ratatoullie. There’s no need to peel it.
  • Zucchini– This tender summer squash is a must have for this recipe. Similar to yellow squash, there’s no need to peel it.
  • Eggplant– Eggplant, which may also be called aubergine, is the third essential vegetable for ratatouille.
  • Red pepper flakes– I like adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
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How to Pick the Right Ingredients

A recipe is only as good as the ingredients, and since this recipe is pretty simple, you want to use the best produce possible! Here are a few tips for picking out perfect ingredients.

  • Use a high-quality brand of whole tomatoes. Muir Glen Organic has amazing whole peeled tomatoes that come in a can. I like to use whole rather than diced because diced tomatoes don’t break down as well.
  • When it comes to picking out an eggplant, look for one that is smaller in size with firm skin that doesn’t have any significant blemishes.
  • When choosing zucchini and yellow squash, look for smaller squash which will have fewer seeds and be less watery than larger squash.

Great ingredients equal great taste! You’re all set to make the perfect ratatouille!

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Ratatouille Side Dish Ideas

Try adding a dollop of ricotta or fresh burrata cheese to this dish. It adds a rich, creamy flavor that helps make this dish a more filling dinner. You can also serve it with crusty bread, focaccia, or dinner rolls.

  • This5 ingredient olive oil bread is made with just a few simple ingredients (no yeast required!), so you can whip it up in only a few minutes.
  • A spicy kale salad goes perfectly with this ratatouille, and it’s perfect if you want to keep this meal light!
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  • This 5 minute whipped ricotta is a delicious appetizer, and it’s great served alongside a bowl of ratatouille!

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One Pan Ratatouille Recipe

  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 2 large bowls 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

Thisone pan Ratatouille recipe can be made with a variety of vegetables depending on what you have in your fridge. It’s vegan, gluten free, and easy to make!

Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 large white onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 bunch of fresh thyme
  • 1 28oz can whole tomatoes
  • 1 tsp of salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium yellow squash
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Optional for serving: Fresh burrata cheese, fresh basil, crusty bread.
  • Handful of basil

Instructions

  1. In a large cast iron skillet or pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat for a couple of minutes until it begins to shine.
  2. Dice the onion and add it to the pot. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Mince the garlic and add it to the pot, cooking for another 3 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes and bundle of thyme. Let it cook for about 5 minutes over low to medium heat, and use a spoon to gently break apart the tomatoes.
  5. Chop the eggplant zucchini and squash into 1/2″ pieces and add them to the pot, cooking for 20 minutes, or until they’ve softened.
  6. Season with salt and red pepper.
  7. Serve with a dollop of burrata cheese, fresh basil, and a slice of crusty bread.

Notes

  • Try to cut your zucchini, squash, and eggplant into uniformly sized pieces. This will ensure that all the vegetables cook at the same rate.
  • If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, you can make this in a regular skillet. Avoid aluminum pans, if you can. The acidic tomatoes react with the aluminum and it can create a slight metallic taste in your food.
  • Tie your bundle of thyme together tightly so it’s easy to remove from the pan after cooking.

originally posted January 26, 2017 (updated September 14, 2022) by Liz Thomson
categories: Dinner, Uncategorized 63 comments

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  1. TONYA MAYES-SAWYERReply

    Just tried this recipe and it turned out great. I skipped the eggplant and just used zucchini, roma tomatoes, yellow and red bell peppers along with onion and garlic. I plan to buy burrata tomorrow to go with this.

  2. Kari KristanReply

    Looks amazing! Question — did you peel the eggplant? Thanks!

    • LizReply

      I did not! But you can if you prefer!

  3. JennReply

    Looooove this easy peasy ratatouille recipe! It’s the perfect way to pack in the veggies with so much flavor too!

  4. Shadi HasanzadenematiReply

    The absolute comfort food. I would love to have a big bowl of ratatouille on a rainy day 🙂

  5. KeithReply

    This is looking great until I seen the brake down on the nutritional chart. WHere is the fiber value? Why is the sugar count soo high?

    • LizReply

      Hey Keith! The sugar might sound high but it’s all natural sugar from the tomatoes and vegetables. There is plenty of fiber in this dish. I just didn’t have the settings to show it in the nutritional chart. Sorry about that!

  6. HelenaReply

    I like your description of ratatouille. Flexible recipes where you can swap vegetables in or out are the best. This looks delicious.

  7. Veena AzmanovReply

    I actually love Ratatouille.. but cannot remember why I haven’t made it in forever!! This looks so good.. II bet it smelled amazing too! yum.

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One Pan Ratatouille Recipe (2024)

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What's the secret of a good ratatouille? ›

Ratatouille requires ripe vegetables, a liberal hand with the olive oil, and patience: only long, slow cooking will give you the creamy soft vegetables, and intense, almost jammy sauce that sings of the sun. Anything else is just plain vegetable stew.

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What is the final dish in ratatouille called? ›

The climax of the film sees Remy prepare the titular dish in the form of confit byaldi for the notoriously harsh food critic Anton Ego, who unexpectedly loves the dish due to childhood nostalgia for his mother's cooking (of more traditional ratatouille). The movie gave widespread exposure to this dish around the world.

What meat goes best with ratatouille? ›

Serve Ratatouille as a Side Dish to Meats

Ratatouille goes well with all kinds of grilled meats—I love it with flank steak, lamb, and veal, especially. A gourmet burger, served open face. Yes. A good steaky fish.

How to enhance ratatouille? ›

Season to taste with additional salt (I usually add ¼ teaspoon more) and black pepper. Serve in bowls, perhaps with a little drizzle of olive oil, additional chopped basil, or black pepper on top (all optional). Like all stews, this ratatouille's flavor improves as it cools. It's even better reheated the next day.

What are the most common ingredients used in ratatouille? ›

Ratatouille is a French Provencal dish that consists of stewed vegetables. Though recipes and ingredients vary, there are some ingredients that are almost always used: eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, onions, and bell peppers.

Is Ratatouille worth making? ›

But it's worth it for the intensity of flavor and the velvety texture. Ratatouille takes some time to make, and tastes better the next day, so plan ahead. The upside is that it's a perfect make-ahead dish for a party.

How do you cut tomatoes for ratatouille? ›

Hold upright, cut around the stalk, then cut into 3 pieces. Cut away any membrane, then chop into bite-size chunks. Score a small cross on the base of each of 4 large ripe tomatoes, then put them into a heatproof bowl.

How long does homemade ratatouille last in the fridge? ›

Ratatouille can keep for up to 5 days in the fridge. And the best thing is that it often gets better after a day or two in the fridge since the flavours from the ratatouille ingredients have time to meld together. Let it cool completely and store it in an airtight container.

What does ratatouille mean in French? ›

The word ratatouille comes from Occitan ratatolha. The dish is a traditional vegetable stew that was once known as a poor man's meal but is now one of the most known and loved around the world.

Is ratatouille good for you? ›

Ratatouille is packed with dietary fiber, potassium, vitamins A, C and K, folate and much more. With so many vegetables included, you're bound to meet the recommended daily amount of veggies your body needs.

What is a peasant dish ratatouille? ›

Traditionally Ratatouille was considered peasant food owing to its preparation style of “rough cut” vegetables and the economy of a dish that could be eaten with cheap rice, pasta or dipped into with chunks of bread. In recent times it has become a dish prepared by top chefs and served in the finest restaurants.

Why is my ratatouille watery? ›

It won't work in a wok or sauce pan – the heat is not spread out enough and the ratatouille will become too liquidy. So basically you kind of need to stick around in the kitchen and stir it often. If you see that there is too much liquid, turn the heat up.

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Is ratatouille better the next day? ›

This recipe calls for seeding and peeling the tomatoes, which is a bit of work. But it's worth it for the intensity of flavor and the velvety texture. Ratatouille takes some time to make, and tastes better the next day, so plan ahead.

How to make the perfect ratatouille Disney Dreamlight Valley? ›

To make ratatouille in Disney Dreamlight Valley, you'll need to bring the following ingredients to any of the stoves/hobs in the game: eggplant (AKA aubergine), zucchini (AKA courgette), onion, tomato, and the spice of your choice. Simply chuck those food items into any active hob and your job will be done.

What is the moral of ratatouille? ›

It conveys a message that there are a lot of difficulties in our life, we just need to be like Remy, focus on our goals, and find out a way to achieve them. We all are unique in our own ways. We need to figure out our strengths and polish them from time to time.

What is Remy's flaw in ratatouille? ›

Remy has a problem, though: He's a rat. A Parisian rat with a heightened sense of smell, a discerning palate and a natural skill in the culinary arts … but, still a rat.

What is the main lesson of ratatouille? ›

The motto of the late Chef Gusteau is one that all of us, even the jaded dining critic Anton Ego, can take to heart: No matter where you come from or how much of a beginner you are, anyone can cook.

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