2.Heatatablespoonoftheremainingoilovermediumheatinalarge,heavynonstickskillet.Addtheonions.Cook,stirringoften,untiljustabouttender,aboutfiveminutes.Stirinthepeppersandagenerouspinchofsalt.Cook,stirringoften,untilthepeppershavesoftenedandsmellfragrant,5to10minutes.Stirinhalfthegarlic,andcookforanotherminute.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,andtransfertothecasserolewiththeeggplant.Heattheremainingoilintheskillet,andaddthezucchini.Cook,stirringoften,untiltenderbutstillbright,5to10minutes.Stirintheremaininggarlicandmixtogetherforaminuteuntilfragrant.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper,andtransfertothecasserole.Addthetomatoestothecasserolealongwiththebayleaf,thyme,oregano,andmoresaltandpeppertotaste.Tosseverythingtogether,andplaceovermedium-lowheat.Whenthevegetablesbegintosizzle,cover,reducetheheattolowandsimmer,stirringoften,for30to45minutesuntilthemixtureisjuicyandfragrantandthevegetablesarethoroughlytender.Tasteandadjustseasonings.Servewarmorcold,preferablythenextday.Stirinthebasilshortlybeforeserving.

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