How to Make The Easiest Ratatouille

Becky teaches Bridget how to make the easiest ratatouille recipe.

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[julesmum]

This is the Best, America's test kitchen recipe with explanations I've ever heard! The hosts explain the rationale behind different steps in a more thorough way than I have ever heard! Tysm for this. It's what helps us all become better cooks - being able to apply principles of cooking to different dishes.

[samuelross]

Recipe/Instructions:
>Sauce:
- 1/3c extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large onions
- 8 large garlic cloves
- salt, fresh ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1.5 tsp herbs de Provence
- 2 lbs plum tomatoes, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped
- 1.5lb egg plant, peeled, 1 inch chunks
>Vegetable body:
- 2 zucchini, 1 inch dice
- 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper
>To finish:
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 tbsp basil

- Sautee onions until translucent (7-10min)
- Bake onions, garlic, tomatoes, eggplant mixture at 400F for 40-45 min uncovered
- Mash into sauce, add zucchini, bell peppers to sauce, bake covered ~25 min
- Remove from oven, allow to rest/steam covered for additional 10 min
- Finish with sherry, parsley, basil, salt/pepper

[farvista]

I've been cooking something like this for over 30 years, but I NEVER KNEW that it was ratatouille! I add yellow squash in as well, and I've always dipped out the excess moisture, reduced it until it was concentrated and delicious, then returned it to the pot. I like to add tomato paste and a shot of balsamic glaze to increase the depth of flavor. I serve it as a side, or make it into a main dish by adding cut up sausage or grilled chicken, and serving it over pasta, topped with good Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The leftovers are excellent. It's a very fluid, adaptable dish.

[lflagr]

Just made this last night. By far the best ratatouille recipe I've tried. I didn't have sherry vinegar so I used balsamic vinegar instead...just as good. :)

[paulgoodman]

Been a vegetarian for 46 years and vegan for 26. This is by far and away the BEST ratatouille recipe. I supplement with whatever garden products I have in abundance. But the using onion, garlic and eggplant as the base is genius. I serve this to dinner guests who insist I make them a vegetarian/vegan meal. 100% raves (and two from people who "hate eggplant" and were shocked to know that it was foundational for this recipe. Served with good bread and red wine! Five out of 5 stars. ATK scores again.

[jamesjfisk]

I wish Becky was on more often. She manages to make me want to eat my vegetables.

[renaes]

I followed this recipe exactly. And the result was perfection. I have never had a more beautiful vegetable stew. Thank you so much!

[williamfkoreniii]

This is a great recipe, thanks for sharing. I did grill all the veggie on my gas grill with the smoke box smoking them before following this recipe. Wow, it added another dimension to the Ratatouille.

[ernestoarreaga]

That looks extremely good. As a gastronomy student I 've always wanted to make this dish in the most rustic version. Now I'ii give it a try.

[mnm]

This is such a good show. I love watching you all in the test kitchen! Keep up the good work.

[debbiereynolds]

After recently going through diabetic management classes I appreciate great vegetable dishes cutting back on the carbs. I could serve this a few times a week for lunch or dinner. What a great recipe. Thanks for this video, great as usual!!!!

[philipbonafede]

Love anything with eggplant. I have the white eggplant growing in my Add onion, basil, olive oil and garlic and it makes a dynamite pasta sauce!

[katherinekelly]

Love the relaxed conversational tone - like I’m sitting in a friend’s kitchen :)

[aaronburger]

I can’t get my family to eat veggies for the life of me.... they LOVED this with some crusty bread. It’s now on the regular dinner schedule 😍!!

[anniec]

I made this tonight and served it with brown and black rice. Honestly, it could not have been better!

[severenkoski]

I've never made this until now. Perfect way to incorporate veggies into my day and not have it be a salad. I've also made this using canned tomatoes and Italian seasoning instead of the Herbs de Provence and it is JUST as delicious. My new favorite lunch right here! Thank you!

[francesferguson]

AMAZING! Made today and not only was it easy to make - it is and will be more delicious as a leftover! Thank you!

[protocolofficer]

I’m going to try this to go with a barbecued butterfly of lamb. Incidentally, I make a very similar dish, a la Blessed Julia Child, called mediterranean vegetables, which is all done in a 450 f oven. When the veggies start to get a little burnt at the tip (about 45 minutes)stir and put back in the oven until the tips look done! When it’s my turn for a dinner party, my friends always ask for this dish. Yours looks fabulous and I can’t wait to try it. Cheers, Colin.

[kevincolwell]

I miss this format so much, where they show what can go wrong with a bad recipe before showing a good recipe.

[chambersstevens]

An amazing recipe. My friend Debra and I made this yesterday. It was by far the best ratatouille I have ever tasted! Thanks for solving this difficult food.