Ratatouille - cooking recipe

Ingredients

olive oil
3/4 c. thinly sliced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 green peppers, julienned
2 1/2 c. peeled, diced eggplant
3 c. zucchini, cut in 1/2-inch slices
2 c. peeled, seeded and quartered tomatoes
salt and pepper
1 tsp. basil

Preparation

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil, combine with next 4 ingredients.
Layering; add salt and pepper to each layer. Sprinkle top with olive oil.
Cover; simmer 35 to 45 minutes, uncover and continue to heat 10 minutes.
Flavor is best if allowed to stand awhile or made ahead.