Judi's Ratatouille Lasagne

== Ingredients ==
* 2 tbsp olive oil, good quality
* 1 cup diced zucchini squash
* ½ cup yellow summer squash, sliced
* 1 cup sliced brown mushrooms
* 1 cup diced green pepper
* 1 cup diced red bell pepper
* 1 cup eggplant with skin, diced
* 1 cup diced onion
* 4 garlic cloves, minced fine
* 1 large can chopped tomatoes, drained very well
* 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
* ¼ tsp dried oregano, crushed with fingers
* ¼ tsp Italian herb seasoning
* 4 tbsp Italian flat leaf parsley, minced
* ¼ tsp black pepper
* ¼ cup red wine, good quality
=== Filling ===
* 1½ cup part skim ricotta cheese
* ¾ oz Parmesan cheese, grated
* egg
* 12 lasagne noodles cooked and drained (use imported Italian if you can)
* 3 cups marinara sauce, homemade
* ½ cup mozzarella cheese , diced
* Béchamel sauce
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
=== Ratatouille ===
# In 5 quart dutch oven, heat oil.
# Add onions and garlic.
# Stir for a minute or two, add zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, eggplant and cook for 5–6 minutes.
# Keep stirring to prevent sticking.
# Stir in drained tomatoes, and seasonings.
# Add wine.
# Bring to boil.
# Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 10 minutes.
# Spray an 12 x 8" lasagne size pan with nonstick cooking spray.
=== Filling ===
# In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and egg.
# Blend well.
# Put a thin layer of marinara sauce in bottom of pan.
# Put 6 lasagne noodles on top of sauce.
# Layer with half the cheese mixture, half the ratatouille and the remaining cheese mixture.
# Cover with remaining 6 noodles.
# Add a very thin layer of marinara sauce.
# Sprinkle with mozzarella.
# Pour prepared bechamel sauce over top.
# Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes or until bubbly.
# Remove foil and let brown about 4–5 minutes.
# Serve with grated Parmesan cheese. 
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Category:Cremini mushroom Recipes
Category:Eggplant Recipes
Category:Green bell pepper Recipes
Category:Lasagne Recipes
Category:Low-calorie Recipes
Category:Mozzarella Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
Category:Red bell pepper Recipes
Category:Red wine Recipes
Category:Ricotta cheese Recipes
Category:Recipes using prepared sauces