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French Ratatouille with Herb-Infused Tomato Sauce

Name: French Ratatouille with Herb-Infused Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, diced into 1-inch cubes; 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips; 1 large onion, sliced; 3 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh basil leaves; Grated Parmesan cheese, (optional)

This traditional French Ratatouille combines colorful, seasonal vegetables with a rich herb-infused tomato sauce, making it a perfect main course or a delightful side dish.

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 25, 2025

French Ratatouille with Herb-Infused Tomato Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Ratatouille Base

For the Herb-Infused Tomato Sauce

For Garnishing and Serving

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 165 kcal
Protein: 4.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Fat: 7.5 g
Fiber: 9.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 659 kcal
Protein: 19.1 g
Carbs: 100 g
Fat: 30 g
Fiber: 36.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 large eggplant diced into 1-inch cubes	115	5	30	0.9	17
2 medium zucchini sliced into 1/4-inch rounds	66	5	14	1	5
1 red bell pepper sliced into strips	37	1.2	9	0.4	3
1 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips	37	1.2	9	0.4	3
1 large onion sliced	60	1.6	14	0.2	3
3 cups ripe tomatoes chopped	80	4	19	0.8	6
3 cloves garlic minced	13	0.6	3	0.1	0.1
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped	6	0.6	1	0.1	1
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves	4	0.1	1	0.1	1.5
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	27	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh basil leaves	1	0	0	0	0
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Eggplant

1
Salt Eggplant
Place diced eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt.
2
Draw Out Bitterness
Allow it to sit for 20 minutes to draw out bitterness.
3
Rinse and Dry
Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.

Preparing the Tomato Sauce

1
Heat Oil
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Sauté Garlic
Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Simmer Sauce
Add tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer for 20 minutes.
Tip: Let the sauce simmer gently; this will enhance the infusion of herbs.

How to Make French Ratatouille with Herb-Infused Tomato Sauce

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing
Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sauté onion, zucchini, and peppers until softened.
2
Layering
In a baking dish, layer eggplant, sautéed vegetables, and spoon drizzles of sauce.
3
Baking
Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes.