The best ratatouille recipe – quick, delicious & perfect for everyday use!

"Anyone can cook!" – If you're familiar with the Disney film Ratatouille , you might remember this quote from celebrity chef Gusteau. And even though I (thankfully) don't have a little rat in my kitchen, I have to admit: There's some truth to that statement! Because ratatouille is one of those dishes that always turns out well – whether you're a professional chef or not.

This ratatouille recipe is one of my absolute favorites because it not only tastes good but also looks beautiful - and what's more, it's really easy to prepare!

Since I've saved the recipe in my digital recipe book , I can cook it again and again and share it with friends and family with just one click. So you can save it right away, you'll find the recipe file for download below. Simply download, import, and start cooking! 🎉

But enough talk—here comes the recipe! 👇🏼

From eggplant to zucchini: The ingredients for your ratatouille

• 1 zucchini

• 1 eggplant

• 2 tomatoes

• 1-2 onions

• 1 garlic clove

• 400 ml strained tomatoes

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp Provençal herbs

• salt and pepper

• Fresh parsley

• Mozzarella

For that extra touch: chili flakes

Step-by-step instructions: How to prepare ratatouille easily and deliciously

Step 1: Prepare the vegetables

Once you've washed all the ingredients, you can start by slicing the zucchini, tomatoes, and eggplant. You can also finely chop the onion and garlic. 🍆🍅🌿

Step 2: Prepare the sauce

1. First fry the onions in a little oil and after a short time add the garlic.

2. Then add the strained tomatoes to the pan.

3. After the spices have been added, the sauce needs to simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.

Step 3: Layer vegetables and put them in the oven!

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (top/bottom heat).

2. Pour the finished tomato sauce into a baking dish.

3. Layer the chopped vegetables in a fan-shaped pattern into the dish – this creates the typical ratatouille pattern! 😍

4. Drizzle with olive oil and mozzarella and bake in the oven for 40 minutes .

Step 4: Serve & enjoy!

After baking, the ratatouille can be garnished with fresh parsley and served. Serve with rice or pasta—depending on your favorite dish! Bon appétit! 🍽️

Why this ratatouille recipe is a real must-try!

✅ Super easy – all ingredients go straight into the oven!

✅ Healthy & light – Perfect for a summer dinner.

✅ Suitable for meal prep – tastes fantastic the next day too!

✅ So versatile! – Enjoy it on its own, with baguette, or as a side dish to fish or pasta.

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Download the recipe now and import it as a page into your digital recipe book! One click – and the recipe is there whenever you need it! 📒✨

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⬇️ Mini instructions for download:

1. Click the link to download the GoodNotes file.

2. Open them directly in GoodNotes or save them to your files first.

3. You can add them to your digital recipe book using the import function. 🙌🏼

And in case you missed our first recipe: Here 's a super delicious chickpea coconut curry! Have fun cooking and enjoying! 😊