BAKED CHEESY RATATOUILLE

Serves 4

The reason for having a really good tomato sauce at the ready is way obvious with this crazy good little baked vegetable dish.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red pepper, 1/2'' diced
• 10 asparagus spears, 1'' pieces
• 1/2 large red onion, 1/2'' diced
• 1 japanese eggplant, 1/2'' semi circles
• 1 zucchini, 1/2'' semi circles
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 2 cups my homemade tomato sauce
• 1 large mozzarella cheese ball, sliced
• Kosher salt and pepper for seasoning

DIRECTIONS

1. Pre-heat broiler
2. Heat oil in wok on med/high, throw in red pepper, asparagus, red onion, eggplant cook for 7 minutes, keep it moving regularly
3. Add zucchini and garlic cook for 2-3 minutes, season with Kosher salt and pepper add dash of oil
4. Heat homemade tomato sauce in separate pan, add cooked vegetables
5. Layer mixture into cast iron skillet or oven proof dish, top with the cheese
6. Cook under the broiler (about 5 inches from heat) for 5 minutes or golden and bubbling.