Ratatouille Lasagna

Directions

1. 1
   Cut zucchini, eggplant, and green and red peppers into 3/4 inch pieces.
2. 2
   In a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat, in 3 tablespoons hot olive oil, cook peppers until tender-crisp.
3. 3
   Stir in eggplant, zucchini, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 t. salt and the water;over high heat, heat to boiling.
4. 4
   Reduce heat to low;cover and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5. 5
   Remove cover and cook vegetables over high heat 5 minutes longer or until any liquid evaporates.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, prepare lasagna noodles as lable directs, but do not add salt to water; drain.
7. 7
   Prepare sauce: In 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook onion in remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until very tender.
8. 8
   Add tomatoes and their liquid, thyme, 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, stirring to break up tomatoes; heat to boiling.
9. 9
   Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
11. 11
    In a 13x9 inch glass or ceramic baking dish arrange one-fourth of lasagna noodles, overlapping to fit.
12. 12
    Spread one-third of vegetable mixture over noodles; spoon one-fourth of tomato sauce over vegetables; sprinkle with one-fourth of grated cheese. Repeat layering twice; top with remaining noodles, sauce and cheese.
13. 13
    Bake lasagna, uncovered, 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly and top is lightly browned.
14. 14
    Remove lasagna from oven; let stand 10 minutes for easier serving. Serve with parmesan cheese, if desired.