Garden Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced or 2 c. canned tomatoes
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 1 large clove garlic
• 2 large zucchini, sliced
• 1 medium head romaine lettuce, shredded
• 2 lb. fresh peas, shelled, or 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
• 1 c. minced parsley sprigs
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil
• 2 lb. fresh lima beans, shelled or 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen
• 1/3 c. olive oil
• freshly ground pepper
• salt to taste
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese