Ratatouille Casserole
Ratatouille Casserole is a colorful and hearty dish that showcases layers of fresh vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce and topped with melted cheese. This comforting casserole is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, delivering an explosion of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s a delightful way to enjoy nutritious ingredients without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (assorted colors), sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Slice the eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers into thin rounds. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Spread half the tomato sauce in the baking dish. Layer the eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers over the sauce. Repeat the layers.
- Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the vegetables and sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes; uncover for the last 10 minutes to brown cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg