Baked Ratatouille

• 4 Bacon strips, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with jalapenos
• 1/3 cup Tomato paste
• 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 large eggplant, cubed. Salt the cubes in a colander for 1/2 hour. This draws out bitter moisture. Rinse and dry well.
• 4 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2 moons
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 8 to 12 ozs cheese of choice

1. In large skillet, cook bacon and onion together until bacon is crisp; drain.
2. Add tomatoes, paste, oil garlic salt and Italian seasoning.
3. Spread 1/2 the sauce into a greased 9-in X 2-in casserole.
4. Layer1/2 of each vegetable and cheese.
5. Repeat.
6. Bake in 375AF oven (190 C) for 50 to 55 minutes.
7. Enjoy!

bacon, onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt, italian seasoning, eggplant, zucchini, green bell pepper, choice

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/347132-baked-ratatouille (may not work)