INGREDIENTS
2
red onions, cut in chunks (roughly 1 inch)
1
eggplant (aubergine), chopped in chunks (roughly 1 inch)
2
zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut in chunky half moons
2
red peppers, de-seeded and cut in chunks
2 cups
white mushrooms, quartered
1/4 cup
+ 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (preferably mild olive oil), divided
1 1/2 cups
plain tomato sauce or passata (sieved tomatoes)
1/4 cup
basil pesto (optional)
3
garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp
dried oregano
salt and pepper
3 cups
spinach, washed, with any tough stems broken off (optional)
2 tbsp
butter
2
generous tablespoons flour
approximately 2 cups milk
1 cup
grated vegetarian cheddar
1/2 cup
grated mozzarella cheese
(or use 1½ cups of either of these cheeses)