Layered Ratatouille

Ingredients

• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp. fennel seed
• 3 cups crushed tomatoes (do not drain)
• 4 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 small eggplants, Italian or Chinese
• 2 zucchini
• 2 yellow squash
• 2 long red bell pepper
• Few sprigs of fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper
• Chiffenade of Basil for garnish