Classic Ratatouille Recipe

Classic Ratatouille

  • 10 Prep Time Minutes
  • 25 Total Time Minutes
  • 15 Number of Ingredients
  • 6 Servings
Classic Ratatouille Recipe
Classic Ratatouille

May 21, 2026
URL: https://www.conagrabrands.ca/en/brands/hunts/recipes/classic-ratatouille

  • Prep Time Minutes: 10
  • Total Time Minutes: 25
  • Number of Ingredients: 15
  • Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (398 mL each) Hunt’s Heirloom – Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt, divided
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
  • 2 small eggplants, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) red pepper flakes
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 zucchini, diced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Hunt’s Tomato Paste
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice

Directions

  • Step one

    Heat oil in Dutch oven or large high-sided skillet set over medium heat; cook eggplant, half of the salt, and pepper, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until slightly softened.

  • Step two

    Stir in garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, onion, red pepper, zucchini, tomato paste and remaining salt. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are starting to brown.

  • Step three

    Stir in tomatoes; bring to simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in basil, vinegar and lemon juice.

Tips

Use small eggplants, as they have less seeds, and so they are less bitter than large eggplants.

Add toasted pine nuts at the end of the cooking time if desired.