BAKED RATATOUILLE

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This baked ratatouille recipe is heavenly when made with homegrown vegetables. It's so good, I sometimes make the casserole all for myself, then eat it for lunch a few days in a row.-Catherine Lee, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup sliced onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large eggplant (about 1-1/4 pounds), peeled and cubed
4 medium zucchini, sliced
1 large green pepper, cut into strips
8 to 12 ounces sliced Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, oil, garlic, salt and Italian seasoning., Spread half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the eggplant, zucchini, green pepper and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.