Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium green peppers, cut in strips
  • 1 medium zucchini or summer squash, cubed
  • 1 small eggplant, cubed
  • 4 cloves crushed garlic
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut in chunks
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 1 tsp. marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • dash of ground rosemary
  • 3 Tbsp. Burgundy
  • 1/2 c. tomato juice
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Heat olive oil in large, heavy cooking pot.
  • Crush garlic into the oil. Add bay leaf and onion.
  • Salt lightly.
  • Saute over medium heat until onion turns transparent. Add eggplant, wine and tomato juice.
  • Add herbs. Stir, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes over low heat.
  • Add zucchini and peppers.
  • Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add salt, pepper, tomatoes and tomato paste.
  • Cook until all vegetables are tender.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese.