Easy Ratatouille (with Jarred Sauce)

Sometimes the best meals aren’t complicated—they’re just made with what you already have, a little intention, and a whole lot of ease. This ratatouille is exactly that. Simple, nourishing, and quietly beautiful.

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What You Need:

• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 2 green zucchini
• 2 yellow squash
• 1 small eggplant (optional)
• 2–3 tomatoes (optional)
• 2–3 cloves garlic (jarred minced garlic works)
• Olive oil
• Salt + pepper
• Italian seasoning
• Optional: parmesan or mozzarella

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And:

• A ceramic pie dish (or any baking dish you have)
• A knife + cutting board
• A little time to slow down

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Steps:

1. Start with your base
   Pour your jarred marinara into a sauce pan and mix in:

• Garlic
• A splash of olive oil
• Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning

This is where you quietly turn something store-bought into something that feels like your own.

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2. Slice your vegetables
   Thinly slice:

• Zucchini
• Squash
• Eggplant
• Tomatoes

There’s no rush here. Let this part feel calm.

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3. Build your dish

• Spread a layer of sauce on the bottom of your dish
• Arrange your veggies in a spiral or rows
• Sprinkle a little seasoning on top
• Drizzle with olive oil

It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.

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4. Bake

• Cover with foil
• Bake at 375°F for 40–45 minutes
• Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes

Your kitchen will start to smell like comfort.

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5. Finish with intention

• Add a little more olive oil
• Sprinkle fresh herbs or cheese if you’d like
• Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving

This is where everything comes together.

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A gentle reminder:

This dish isn’t about perfection—it’s about creating something warm, simple, and nourishing with what you already have.

Just like most things in life.