Ratatouille hotpot

Ratatouille hotpot

A classic French vegetarian casserole, oven-baked with a cheesy potato gratin topping for great texture

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4 - 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr 30 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a shallow flameproof casserole dish or pan. Add the onions and cook for 2 mins, then tip in the garlic, peppers, courgettes and aubergine. Cook over a medium heat for 10 mins (adding a splash of water if the dish looks dry), until the vegetables are soft.
  2. Stir in the tomatoes and 4 tbsp water. Season well. Cover and leave to bubble gently for 15 mins. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
  3. Meanwhile, tip the potato slices into a bowl. Season with salt, pepper and the nutmeg, then pour over the cream. Toss everything to coat. Remove the casserole dish from the heat and stir in the basil. Lay the potato slices on top of the ratatouille, creating a spiral pattern, then pour over any remaining cream. Place in the oven, uncovered, for 40 mins.
  4. Remove from the oven and increase heat to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Scatter over the cheese and bake for a further 20 mins until golden and bubbling. Serve with salad, if you like.

PER SERVING

512 kcalories, protein 15.0g, carbohydrate 41.0g, fat 32.0 g, saturated fat 18.0g, fibre 8.0g, sugar 16.0g, salt 0.5 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2012.

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  • 07 May 2012

    Delia, I 'ain't! rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is delicious! Even my dad - the most ardent carnivore I know - loved this dish and wanted seconds! Although it took ages to cook (but no longer than recipe suggested), the preparation was easy. Will definitely be making it again.

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  • 15 June 2012

    Lynsey rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious - will defo make again.

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  • 28 June 2012

    Catherine rated and commented on this recipe

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    Lovely. Definitely make this again

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  • 18 July 2012

    jo_fielding rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious! I wanted a really good ratatouille and this was it. We'll have it for dinner again soon.

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  • 19 September 2012

    The Cherub rated and commented on this recipe

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    This was FAB! Loved that it was healthy (had loads of veg) and tasted so comforting like a good pie should do. The cheesy mash made all the difference. Will definitely be making this again.

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  • 19 September 2012

    The Cherub commented on this recipe

    Ooops. I said cheesy mash. Of course it isnt mash it is more like dauphinaise potatoes on top. It was lovely!

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    26 February 2013

    ann commented on this recipe

    Lovely dish I have a number of times and its always a pleaser

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  • 17 March 2013

    Gemma Morris rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely beautiful, I'd eat it every day if I could!! Shame the fella is such a meat lover <3

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  • 16 April 2013

    Kirsty993 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious, will definitely make it again. I changed the double cream to AlproSoya single cream to make it healthier and lower in saturated fat - couldn't taste the difference. Whole family loved it, including 2 year old son and 1 yr old daughter.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4 - 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr 30 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

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PER SERVING

512 kcalories, protein 15.0g, carbohydrate 41.0g, fat 32.0 g, saturated fat 18.0g, fibre 8.0g, sugar 16.0g, salt 0.5 g

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