Ratatouille with Italian Sausage

• 3 zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 3 summer squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 large eggplant
• 2 pounds Italian sausage
• 3 (14-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper

1. Trim and discard the stems from the zucchini and summer squash and slice them into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
2. Peel the onion and dice into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces.
3. Cut the peppers in half, remove and discard the stems and seeds, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
4. Remove and discard the stem from the eggplant and cut into 3/4-inch chunks.
5. Cut the Italian sausage into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices and place in a large stock pot.
6. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until browned.
7. Add the zucchini, squash, onion, and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
8. Add the eggplant and cook for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are almost tender.
9. Stir in the tomatoes and Italian seasoning, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are cooked through.
10. Serve warm.
11. Everyone has their own version of how to cut an onion without crying.
12. Im not convinced that any of them work, but the most popular versions seem to be: 1) freeze the onions for half an hour before chopping; 2) peel them under running water; 3) dont slice the onion root, which releases the strongest fumes; 4) breathe through your nose while chopping.
13. And we cant forget to include holding a piece of bread in your mouth as you chop, although I suggest you try this one when no one else is around.
14. Do I even have to say you can leave out the Italian sausage?

zucchini, summer, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, eggplant, italian sausage, tomatoes, italian seasoning, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ratatouille-with-italian-sausage-380135 (may not work)