Baked Ratatouille

The Disney Movie of the same name had me wondering what this dish really tasted like. So I found this recipe on Taste of Home. My family loved it. A great way to use fresh Vegetables from the garden. I didn't much care for the eggplant, so next time I will leave it out. So good. Hope you enjoy it.

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

Directions

• 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. Yield: 8 servings. If your not a big fan of eggplant, just add more zucchini and leave out the eggplant.