Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ciambotta is classic cucina povera comfort food. A colourful one-pot veggie feast that feels like French ratatouille’s Italian cousin, just quicker, simpler, and in my opinion, more satisfying.
Also known as giambotta, this “old school” dish comes from Southern Italy, especially Abruzzo (where I’m from), plus Molise and Puglia. It was originally a humble peasant meal made to stretch whatever seasonal vegetables you had on hand. Budget-friendly, vegetarian, and full of different textures, soft and silky vegetables, and that rich tomatoey goodness that makes you want to grab bread immediately.
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INGREDIENTS:
1 onion, chopped into small pieces
2 small eggplants, small cubes
1 zucchini, small cubes
1 red bell pepper, small cubes
1 yellow bell pepper, small cubes
2 potatoes, skin removed (small cubes)
1 celery stalk, small pieces
100 g / 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can Italian diced tomatoes, optional
Fresh basil leaves
Extra virgin olive oil, EVOO
Salt & pepper
METHOD:
1) Preheat your oven to 180°C / 356°F.
2) Place a deep casserole on medium-high heat on your cooktop. Add a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil (about 7–8 tablespoons).
3) Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft and lightly golden. Add the cherry tomatoes, cooking them until they release their juices. Pour in a small splash of water (approx half a mug) and mix well.
4) Begin adding more vegetables, starting with the firmer ones. Add the celery and potatoes first and cook for 3 minutes, stirring gently. Then add the bell peppers, stir, and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
5) Next add the zucchini and eggplant in the pan. Pour in 1 full mug of water, mix well, and make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom.
6) Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (if using, they are optional but add extra flavor). Season with salt and pepper to taste. For extra depth, add a pinch of rock salt. Let everything cook on the stove for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7) Transfer the casserole to the oven uncovered and bake at 180°C / 356°F for 20 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove it from the oven, give it a good mix, then return it to bake for another 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully cooked.
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⏱️⏱️TIMECODES⏱️⏱️
0:00 Introduction to Ciambotta
0:24 Ingredients of Ciambotta
1:50 Cooking the Vegetables
6:03 Adding the Diced Tomatoes
7:20 Baking the Ciambotta in the Oven
7:47 Pre-Order My New Cookbook
8:28 Stir, Then Bake Again for 10 Minutes
9:03 Adding Fresh Basil
9:56 How to Serve Ciambotta
10:34 Time to Eat the Cimabotta, E ora si Mangia
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Ciambotta is classic cucina povera comfort food. A colourful one-pot veggie feast that feels like French ratatouille’s Italian cousin, just quicker, simpler, and in my opinion, more satisfying.
Also known as giambotta, this “old school” dish comes from Southern Italy, especially Abruzzo (where I’m from), plus Molise and Puglia. It was originally a humble peasant meal made to stretch whatever seasonal vegetables you had on hand. Budget-friendly, vegetarian, and full of different textures, soft and silky vegetables, and that rich tomatoey goodness that makes you want to grab bread immediately.
💯 Follow this link to read and print the written recipe:
vincenzosplate.com/how-to-make-ciambotta-recipe
#ciambotta #ratatouille #vincenzosplate
==========================================
INGREDIENTS:
1 onion, chopped into small pieces
2 small eggplants, small cubes
1 zucchini, small cubes
1 red bell pepper, small cubes
1 yellow bell pepper, small cubes
2 potatoes, skin removed (small cubes)
1 celery stalk, small pieces
100 g / 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can Italian diced tomatoes, optional
Fresh basil leaves
Extra virgin olive oil, EVOO
Salt & pepper
METHOD:
1) Preheat your oven to 180°C / 356°F.
2) Place a deep casserole on medium-high heat on your cooktop. Add a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil (about 7–8 tablespoons).
3) Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft and lightly golden. Add the cherry tomatoes, cooking them until they release their juices. Pour in a small splash of water (approx half a mug) and mix well.
4) Begin adding more vegetables, starting with the firmer ones. Add the celery and potatoes first and cook for 3 minutes, stirring gently. Then add the bell peppers, stir, and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
5) Next add the zucchini and eggplant in the pan. Pour in 1 full mug of water, mix well, and make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom.
6) Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (if using, they are optional but add extra flavor). Season with salt and pepper to taste. For extra depth, add a pinch of rock salt. Let everything cook on the stove for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7) Transfer the casserole to the oven uncovered and bake at 180°C / 356°F for 20 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove it from the oven, give it a good mix, then return it to bake for another 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully cooked.
Keep reading the recipe via:
vincenzosplate.com/how-to-make-ciambotta-recipe
==========================================
Introducing My Debut Cookbook: Authentic Italian
Order your copy from anywhere in the world and bring Italy into your home. Find your local stockist:
👉 vincenzosplate.com/authentic-italian-cookbook
==========================================
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📺SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (IT’S FREEEEEE ;-) bit.ly/SubscribeToMyYOUTUBEchannel
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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🕴Here is the link to Buy my Merch (and the No Pineapple on Pizza T-shirt): vincenzosplatestore.com
📖Share it with your FOODIE friends on FACEBOOK
🍝Check out my website to get more recipes vincenzosplate.com
🌍Join my Small Group Private Italian Tour and discover the secret gems of Italy with me. Check out the itinerary and make sure you book asap (Only 10 spots available) vincenzosplate.com/italian-tour
📖LIKE Vincenzo’s Plate ON FACEBOOK facebook.com/vincenzosplate
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✔LIKE, SHARE and COMMENT on my videos please. It really means a lot to me.
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⏱️⏱️TIMECODES⏱️⏱️
0:00 Introduction to Ciambotta
0:24 Ingredients of Ciambotta
1:50 Cooking the Vegetables
6:03 Adding the Diced Tomatoes
7:20 Baking the Ciambotta in the Oven
7:47 Pre-Order My New Cookbook
8:28 Stir, Then Bake Again for 10 Minutes
9:03 Adding Fresh Basil
9:56 How to Serve Ciambotta
10:34 Time to Eat the Cimabotta, E ora si Mangia
=======================================================
🎬 #VincenzosPlate is a YouTube channel with a focus on cooking, determined to teach the world, one video recipe at a time that you don’t need to be a professional chef to impress friends, family and yourself with mouth-watering #ItalianFoodRecipes right out of your very own kitchen whilst having a laugh (and a glass of vino!).
