Creamy Ratatouille

• 1 cup eggplant diced
• 1 cup zucchini diced
• 1 cup red bell pepper diced
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce or ground peeled tomatoes
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon mascarpone cheese or, you could substitute cream cheese

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and zucchini and saute for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
2. Add eggplant and continue to saute mixture for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently. When vegetables are softened, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add dried spices, salt, and pepper, followed by the tomato sauce and water. Allow mixture to come to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
4. Stir in mascarpone cheese and serve immediately.

eggplant diced, zucchini, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, water, oregano, basil, black pepper, salt, olive oil, mascarpone cheese

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Creamy-Ratatouille-1654427 (may not work)