Vegetable Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 large red pepper, seeded & cut into 1 x 1/2 inch pieces
    1 large green pepper, seeded & cut into 1 x 1/2 inch pieces
    1 large yellow pepper, seeded & cut into 1 x 1/2 inch pieces
    1 large orange bell pepper, seeded & cut into 1 x 1/2 inch pieces
    1 large onion, chopped
    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    3 large tomatoes, seeded & chopped (or 1 28 oz can, very well drained)
    1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
    1/3 cup flour
    1 cup milk
    1/2 cup chicken broth
    1/2 cup dry white wine
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
    1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
    lasagna noodle
Preparation
    Pasta: Cook lasagna noodles, according to package directions, until el dente; drain & dry well on a clean tea towel or paper towels and set aside.
    Veggies: Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat, saute onions& peppers until limp (about 10 minutes); stir in thyme, remove from heat& set aside.
    Bechamel Sauce: Melt butter in a heavy saucepan & stir in flour; Gradually whisk in milk, broth, wine, salt& pepper.
    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth & thickened; remove from heat, add nutmeg & 1/2 cup of the grated Parmesan, stir & set aside.
    Assembly: Grease a 9 x 9 inch baking dish& assemble in this order: layer of noodles;layer 1/2 of the chopped tomatoes; layer of noodles;layer 1/2 of the pepper mixture; layer 1/2 of the Mozzarella; layer of noodles; layer rest of the diced tomatoes; layer of noodles; the rest of the pepper mixture; the rest of the mozzarella.
    Spread the Bechamel sauce over the top& sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
    Bake, uncovered, at 375F for 45 minutes; tent with foil & let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

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