Perfect Veggies

For Father's Day dinner I was put in charge of making a veggie dish for dinner (to go along with the oven-roasted salmon Mom made). This veggie delight was so good and tasty.  I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Happy Father's Day to my husband, Dad and Father in law!

Oven Roasted Ratatouille

adapted from: http://www.budgetbytes.com/2014/05/oven-roasted-ratatouille/

1 red onion, diced

1 can petite diced tomatoes

1 t basil

1 t oregano

1/2 t thyme

2 summer squash, diced into small pieces

2 zucchini squash, diced

1 eggplant, sliced thin

3 Roma tomatoes, sliced

1/2 green bell pepper, diced

1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Saute onion in 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil until slightly softened.  Add basil, oregano and thyme; stir in tomatoes.  Simmer slightly until some of the liquid has evaportated.  Put 1/3 of this mixture in the bottom of a greased deep oblong pan.  Place sliced eggplant on the bottom with a layer of the tomato-onion mixture on top. Scatter squashes, green pepper and tomatoes on top. Lastly add the final layer of tomato-onion goodness. Cover with foil.  Bake at 400 for about 30 minutes. Uncover and top with cheeses.  Bake another 15minutes. Serve over pasta if desired.