## A Culinary Journey to Ratatouille Meatballs: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures
Embark on a culinary adventure with ratatouille meatballs, a tantalizing fusion of French and Italian cuisine. These delectable morsels combine the vibrant flavors of ratatouille, a classic Provencal vegetable stew, with the hearty satisfaction of meatballs. Immerse yourself in a symphony of textures, as tender meatballs nestle amidst a colorful medley of sautéed vegetables, creating a feast for both the palate and the eyes. Our curated collection of ratatouille meatball recipes offers a diverse range of culinary experiences, from classic renditions to innovative twists, ensuring that every taste bud is delighted. Join us on this gastronomic voyage as we explore the secrets behind these culinary gems, promising an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
RATATOUILLE
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat a large wide pan with olive oil. Add the onions, season with salt and crushed red pepper and bring the pan to a medium heat. Cook the onions until they are soft and very aromatic but have no color, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, thyme bundle and season with salt. Cook the tomatoes until they become very pulpy and have broken apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Add the eggplant, summer squash and zucchini, season with salt and cook until the squash is soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in the basil and taste to make sure the seasoning is correct. Serve warm or at room temperature.
RATATOUILLE
This terrific dish is loaded with succulent Mediterranean vegetables.
Provided by LYNETTE MARIE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat bottom and sides of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. Mix in parsley and eggplant. Cook and stir until eggplant is soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
- Spread eggplant mixture evenly across bottom of prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Spread zucchini in an even layer over top. Lightly salt and sprinkle with a little more cheese. Continue layering in this fashion, with onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, and tomatoes, covering each layer with a sprinkling of salt and cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 327.4 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALL RATATOUILLE
Measure and chop most of the ingredients the night before, and the next day it'll take you just a few minutes to have everything in the slow cooker. Before, when I didn't care for sausage, I would substitute ground beef. Also, if you don't like eggplant, you can increase the amount of mushrooms or zucchini. Update 8/16/07: I just made this using my new slow cooker, and I found it didn't require more than 4-5 hours on low to cook.
Provided by bernrome
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into 5-quart slow cooker.
- Shape sausage into 1-inch meatballs. Place half the meatballs in slow cooker.
- Add half the mushrooms, eggplant and zucchini.
- Top with onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Add remaining meatballs, mushrooms, eggplant and zucchini, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Top with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Cover; cook on low 6 to 7 hours.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Cover; cook on low 15 minutes.
- Stir in basil and lemon; serve.
RATATOUILLE
In this classic Provençal dish, summer vegetables, like eggplant, onions, peppers, tomatoes and zucchini, are covered in olive oil and roasted separately, then all together, until they become a soft, harmonious stew. This recipe calls for seeding and peeling the tomatoes, which is a bit of work. But it's worth it for the intensity of flavor and the velvety texture. Ratatouille takes some time to make, and tastes better the next day, so plan ahead. The upside is that it's a perfect make-ahead dish for a party. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, then gently reheat it, or bring it to room temperature before serving. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course, side dish
Time 3h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the vegetables: Smash and peel 3 garlic cloves, reserving the 4th. Halve onions through their roots, and slice halves into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Cut eggplant into 1-inch cubes or spears. Seed peppers, and cut them into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
- Spread each vegetable on a separate rimmed baking sheet (use extra sheets as necessary). Add the 3 cloves of smashed garlic to the onion pan. Add 1 sprig rosemary and 2 sprigs thyme to each of the pepper, eggplant and zucchini pans. Sprinkle salt lightly over vegetables. Drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil on each of the pans.
- Place all the pans in the oven (or work in batches if they don't fit at once). Cook until vegetables are very tender and lightly browned at the edges. This will take about 35 to 40 minutes for the peppers (their skins should shrivel), 40 to 45 minutes for the eggplant and zucchini (the eggplant should crisp slightly and the zucchini should be well cooked, so let them go 3 to 5 minutes longer than you normally might), and 60 to 65 minutes for the onions. Don't worry about the vegetables being pretty; they will meld into the ratatouille. Shake or stir the pans every 15 to 20 minutes or so, especially the onions.
- In the meantime, prepare the tomatoes: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tomatoes and blanch until the skins split, about 10 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to quickly transfer the tomatoes to a bowl filled with ice water.
- Using a paring knife, peel the cooled tomatoes (the skins should slip right off). Halve tomatoes across their equators. Set a sieve over a bowl. Working over the bowl, use your fingers to seed the tomatoes, letting the seeds catch in the sieve and the juice run into the bowl. Discard seeds but save juices. Dice tomatoes and add to the reserved juices in bowl.
- Finely grate or mince remaining garlic clove. Add garlic to tomatoes along with bay leaves and a large pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Once vegetables are done cooking, combine them on one baking sheet or a large shallow baking dish and add ingredients from tomato bowl. Toss well. Vegetables will be stacked, and that's O.K. Cover generously with olive oil, using remaining ¼ cup oil or more, and sprinkle with salt. Everything should have a good coat of oil, but should not be drowning in it. Cook at least 1 hour, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are very tender and imbued with juices and oil. Add salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm, or let cool.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 262, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
DISNEY'S RATATOUILLE
The beautiful ratatouille served up in the movie by the same name. Long and narrow vegetables work best. Serve over a bed of brown rice, couscous, pasta or other starch, or with crusty bread.
Provided by Juli Warfel Bitler
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Eggplant
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Spread tomato paste into the bottom of a 10x10-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with onion and garlic and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and water until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange alternating slices of eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper, starting at the outer edge of the dish and working concentrically towards the center. Overlap the slices a little to display the colors. Drizzle the vegetables with 3 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with thyme leaves. Cover vegetables with a piece of parchment paper cut to fit inside.
- Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are roasted and tender, about 45 minutes. Serve with dollops of mascarpone cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 353 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
RATATOUILLE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: eggplants, roma tomatoes, yellow squashes, zucchinis, olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, salt, pepper, can of crushed tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh basil, garlic, Chopped fresh parsley, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, olive oil
Provided by Robin Broadfoot
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven for 375˚F (190˚C).
- Slice the eggplant, tomatoes, squash, and zucchini into approximately ¹⁄₁₆-inch (1-mm) rounds, then set aside.
- Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch (30-cm) oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and bell peppers until soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add the crushed tomatoes. Stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated. Remove from heat, then add the basil. Stir once more, then smooth the surface of the sauce with a spatula.
- Arrange the sliced veggies in alternating patterns, (for example, eggplant, tomato, squash, zucchini) on top of the sauce from the outer edge to the middle of the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the herb seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together the basil, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Spoon the herb seasoning over the vegetables.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover, then bake for another 20 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
- Serve while hot as a main dish or side. The ratatouille is also excellent the next day--cover with foil and reheat in a 350˚F (180˚C) oven for 15 minutes, or simply microwave to desired temperature.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 16 grams
BRASELTOUILLE - MEATATARIAN RATATOUILLE
Ratatouille a la Braselton, GA. I know some reviewers will cry 'False! This is nothing like ratatouille!' but pfft, because I took the premise of ratatouille, switched it up, and renamed it. Scoop it up on some crusty French bread and you'll be instantly transported to the thrilling town of Braselton.
Provided by Rock_lobster
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook and stir sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until sausage is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease, reserving 1 tablespoon of the pan drippings. Transfer drained sausage to a large bowl and set aside. Cook and stir green bell pepper, onion, and garlic in the pan drippings until green pepper is soft, about 8 minutes; transfer to bowl containing sausage.
- Swirl olive oil in the hot skillet and cook and stir zucchini and yellow squash in hot oil until slightly softened, about 8 minutes; stir in tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer until squash are tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.
- Stir sausage and vegetables into skillet, raise heat to high, and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the liquid has reduced, about 15 minutes. Spread the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the mixture is bubbly and the cheese has melted and begun to brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 711.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe vegetables. This will ensure that your ratatouille meatballs are packed with flavor.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender, but still have a bit of a bite to them.
- Use a good quality ground beef. This will also help to ensure that your meatballs are flavorful and juicy.
- Season the meatballs well. Don't be afraid to use plenty of garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the meatballs until they are browned on all sides. This will help to seal in the flavor.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta or rice. They can also be served as an appetizer or main course.
Conclusion:
Ratatouille meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are packed with flavor and can be served with a variety of sides. So next time you're looking for a new recipe, give ratatouille meatballs a try!
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