Description
This 5-Ingredient Ratatouille Rice Bake is a quick, hearty, and flavorful one-pan meal made with Mediterranean vegetables, tomato sauce, rice, and a golden parmesan topping. It’s the perfect weeknight comfort dish that comes together in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
750 g packet Coles Kitchen Ratatouille
510 g jar Coles Simply Tomato, Onion & Garlic Pasta Sauce
3 x 250 g packets Coles Microwave White Long Grain Rice
70 g (1/2 cup) shredded parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the ratatouille mix and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
- Pour in the pasta sauce, stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer gently.
- Squeeze the rice packets to separate the grains, then add the rice directly to the pan. Stir well to coat the rice in the sauce and break up any clumps.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is heated through and evenly mixed.
- Flatten the surface, turn off the heat, and preheat the oven grill to high.
- Sprinkle the parmesan evenly over the top and grill for 2–3 minutes, until melted and golden brown.
- Remove from the grill, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve hot.
Notes
Add baby spinach, olives, or chickpeas for extra flavor and nutrition.
Use brown rice or leftover rice for variation.
Make it vegan by using plant-based cheese and ensuring the sauce is dairy-free.
Try mozzarella or cheddar for a gooier topping.
Serve with garlic bread or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pan / Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
