Baked Ratatouille with Breadcrumbs Recipe

Golden breadcrumbs crown this rustic ratatouille, adding a savoury crunch to the medley of vegetables beneath. Juicy courgettes, sweet peppers, and tender tomatoes meld together in a herby tomato sauce, while the toasted crust invites you to relish each flavour-packed bite.

Hovis Soft White Medium Sliced bread with a subtle shadow under it. The packaging features a Union Jack pattern and a yellow label reading 'Soft to the Last Slice.'

Made with Hovis® Soft White Medium Sliced

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 Slices of Hovis® Soft White Medium Sliced (crumbed)
3 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
3 Courgettes (thickly sliced)
1 Red pepper (cut into chunks)
1 Yellow pepper (cut into chunks)
1 Large onion (very roughly chopped)
4 Ripe plum tomatoes (cut into chunks)
2 Garlic cloves (sliced)
1 Tablespoons of chopped thyme
1 Tablespoons of tomato purée
2 Tablespoons of white wine vinegar
Zest of 1 lemon

Tip

For a more traditional twist, slice the vegetables thinly and layer them in a spiral pattern, creating a beautifully structured tian dish. This method ensures even cooking and a stunning presentation.

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5. Toss the crumbed Hovis® Soft White bread with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of seasoning in a small bowl. Set this aside.

A medium grey bowl filled with Hovis Soft White Medium Sliced breadcrumbs on top of a light grey linen cloth. In the background, a metal spoon with breadcrumbs.

In a large bowl, add courgettes, peppers, onion, tomatoes, garlic, thyme, tomato purée, white wine vinegar, and the rest of the olive oil. Season, toss well, and transfer the mixture into a roasting tin. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

A person places a foil-covered dish into an oven, with the warm glow of the interior light, suggesting food being baked or cooked.

After 20 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the vegetables. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Once it’s golden, remove from the oven and finish with a sprinkle of lemon zest. Serve and enjoy.