Classic Ratatouille
Estimated $5.13 recipe · $2.56 per serving (US / USD)
Slow-cooked Provençal summer vegetables in a rich herby tomato base.
The recipe
Classic Ratatouille
Slow-cooked Provençal summer vegetables in a rich herby tomato base.
Ingredients
- 1 aubergine, cubed
- 1 courgette, cubed
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp herbs de Provence
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil
Estimated recipe cost
$5.13 for 2 servings · $2.56 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 1 aubergine, cubedPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 454 g · Assumes 400 g per item | $1.32 |
| 1 courgette, cubedPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 454 g · Assumes 200 g per item | $0.66 |
| 1 red pepper, choppedPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 150 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $1.00 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 1 tsp herbs de ProvencePlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Fresh basilPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $5.13 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Brown the aubergine, courgette and pepper in oil in batches; set aside.
- Soften onion and garlic, then add tomatoes and herbs; simmer 5 min.
- Return all the veg and simmer gently 20 min until soft and rich.
- Season and finish with fresh basil.
Recipe notes
Serve over quinoa or with a poached egg to make it a complete meal.
Estimated nutrition per serving
360 kcal · 9g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.