Garden Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup dry Italian bread crumbs
• ½ cup grated Romano cheese
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ cup minced fresh basil
• ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
• + 8 more ingredients
• • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 5 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced ½-inch thick
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 5 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 2 pounds eggplant, peeled

1. Cut eggplant into 1/2-in. thick slices; sprinkle both sides with 3 teaspoons salt. Place in a deep dish; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain and dry on paper towels. 2. Cut eggplant into 1/2-in. cubes; saute in oil until lightly browned. Add onions, garlic and zuc...

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