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    Author: Donna | Published: Nov 7, 2017 | Modified: Aug 4, 2020

    The Perfect Slow Cooker Ratatouille Recipe

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    The perfect slow cooker ratatouille

    The Perfect Slow Cooker Ratatouille Recipe is easy to put together, jam packed full of seasonal vegetables cooked just right, and oh so comforting during those cold winter months.

    The perfect slow cooker ratatouille

    The Perfect Slow Cooker Ratatouille Recipe

    Lately I have been seeing all these beautiful images of ratatouille with perfect spiralled vegetables, arranged just so.

    They really do look like works of art with their little zucchini rosettes twirling around in a fancy dish.

    As beautiful as they are, I'm sorry to say those dishes take just as long as a work of art to prepare, and I for one do not have the patience...well I would if I didn't have 3 littles vying for attention, food and whatever else they can get from me!

    So i'm sorry to say but it ain't gonna happen.

    The perfect slow cooker ratatouille

    The Cheat's Perfect Ratatouille

    But I do have a cheat's version for you.

    One that is:

    • easy to put together,
    • jam-packed full of seasonal vegetables cooked just right,
    • and oh so comforting during those cold winter months.

    It comes together in a cinch, and doesn't require hours of modelling vegetables into perfect little shapes you won't want to cut into after the cooking process has been completed.

    You won't need any fancy ingredients either, just the following:

    • russet potatoes
    • sweet potato
    • red bell peppers
    • red onion
    • green zucchini
    • yellow squash
    • marinara (try this fresh heirloom tomato sauce)
    • garlic
    • parmigiano reggiano
    • basil leaves
    The perfect slow cooker ratatouille

    The Perfect Ratatouille Recipe Is Made In The Slow Cooker

    And this Perfect Slow Cooker Ratatouille Recipe fits the bill because...drumroll please, we are making our ratatouille in the slow cooker!

    I need to clarify here, I am not promising the finesse of a perfectly arranged French stunner.

    However the flavors will be there, the house will smell amazing, and you get to multitask!

    I am thinking ahead to the Holiday season when you have 6 batches of cookies waiting to go into the oven, a couple of pots on the stovetop, events to attend, and children all hyped up from the excitement of the whole thing.

    In those situations, my friends', slow cookers and quick meals are total lifesavers!

    Any Slow Cooker Recommendations?

    If you happen to be in the market for a good slow cooker, I use and love this one, it is super cheap but gets the job done perfectly:

     

    If you don't want too many gadgets in the kitchen you can always use the slow cook setting on your pressure cooker/instant pot instead. Most have them and they work very well! I have tried this particular recipe in my instant pot and a Philips multicooker and it turned out perfectly both times.

    The perfect slow cooker ratatouille

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    If you try out this Slow Cooker Ratatouille Recipe be sure to pop back and leave a comment to let me know how you went, I always love to hear from you! Happy Eating.

    The perfect slow cooker ratatouille

    The Perfect Slow Cooker Ratatouille

    The Perfect Slow Cooker Ratatouille Recipe is easy to put together, jam packed full of seasonal vegetables cooked just right, and oh so comforting during those cold winter months.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 329 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large russet potatoes
    • 1 medium sweet potato
    • 2 red bell peppers
    • 1 red onion
    • 1 large green zucchini
    • 1 large yellow squash
    • 3 cups marinara (for a homemade version see notes)
    • 5 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ cup parmigiano regiano
    • ½ cup basil leaves, chiffonaded
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Slice the potatoes, sweet potato, red bell peppers, and red onion into thin rounds (about ⅛ inch). Slice the zucchini and squash into slightly thicker rounds (about ½ inch).
    • Pour one cup of the pasta sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker, then overlap the veggies in a circular pattern around the edges (i.e. potato, followed by sweet potato, followed by zucchini, bell peppers and onion, and repeat) until you’ve used them all. 
    • After each row add a dash of salt, pepper, and a bit of the minced garlic. Then layer more veg on top.
    • Pour the rest of the sauce on top and set the slow cooker on high for 3 hours. 
    • To serve, garnish with some fresh basil and parmigiana region. Leftovers will keep for about 3 days in the fridge.

    Notes

    For a homemade marinara sauce recipe that works just perfectly try out this one, and if you don't have heirloom tomatoes just sub in another variety.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 59.9gProtein: 11.8gFat: 6.1gSaturated Fat: 2.7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 477mgFiber: 10.7gSugar: 18.4g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Heather says

      December 31, 2021 at 5:38 am

      I made this for my family and it was a hit!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        January 05, 2022 at 8:07 am

        So glad to hear it 🙂

        Reply
    2. Toni says

      October 11, 2019 at 11:28 am

      I love it! Packed full of flavors and really easy to make!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        October 14, 2019 at 1:44 pm

        So glad to hear Toni!

        Reply
    3. Dorothy Reinhold says

      October 08, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      Boy I do love my slow cooker! Look at all of those gorgeous veggies.

      Reply
      • Donna says

        October 08, 2019 at 4:17 pm

        They make such a gorgeous color in the slow cooker don't they!

        Reply
    4. Jeanetta Lewis says

      September 07, 2018 at 7:02 pm

      Being a truck driver and eating healthy go together very well since I have my crockpot on board. I can't wait to try this recipe out!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 09, 2018 at 6:52 pm

        Oh wow, I love that you bring your crock pot on the road with you, I would never have thought of a truck driver having a crockpot on board, but it makes total sense!! So happy you get to eat well while out working hard!!

        Reply
    5. Madi says

      February 07, 2018 at 12:08 pm

      What an incredible dinner idea! I've been wanting to try making ratatouille for so long!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        February 08, 2018 at 8:19 pm

        This one is the easy cheat version, but it still tastes delicious 🙂

        Reply
    6. Amanda Finks says

      February 07, 2018 at 11:07 am

      Loads of veggies in a crock pot! Love it!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        February 07, 2018 at 11:13 am

        Yes!

        Reply
    7. Sues says

      November 25, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      Love that this is made in a slow cooker. It looks awesome!!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        November 27, 2017 at 7:39 am

        Slow cookers make life so much easier!!

        Reply
    8. April says

      November 07, 2017 at 10:44 am

      Printing and pinning! This combines foods I love--and my favorite cooking method, so thank you very very much!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        November 18, 2017 at 8:15 am

        Oh yay, hope you love it!! Slow cooking is one of my favorite methods as well, especially since the kids came along and life just got so busy!

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