Name: Spicy Smoky Ratatouille Casserole
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs vine-ripened tomatoes ((roughly chopped)); 1/2 lb button mushrooms ((sliced)); 2 carrots ((minced)); 2 ribs celery ((minced)); 1 onion ((minced)); 1 yellow bell pepper ((roasted and chopped, skin, seeds and stem removed)); 1 red bell pepper ((roasted and roughly chopped, skin, seeds and stem removed)); 1 anaheim or poblano pepper (roasted and roughly chopped, skin, seeds and stem removed); 1 chile pepper ((roasted and roughly chopped, skin, seeds and stem removed)); 8 basil leaves ((minced)); 1/4 cup olive oil ((divided)); 2 tsp crushed garlic; 1 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp paprika ((also known as sweet paprika)); 1/2 tsp cayenne ((if spice sensitive use 1/4 tsp)); 1/2 tsp oregano; 4 Roma tomatoes ((approx 10 oz, sliced very thin)); 8 oz zucchini ((sliced very thin, about 2)); 5 oz Japanese eggplant ((sliced very thin, about 2)); 5 oz yellow squash ((sliced very thin, about 2)); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp crushed garlic; Salt and pepper; 1 tsp fresh thyme ((chopped)); 2 tsp fresh chopped basil