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Slice zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips.
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Lay the strips out on baking sheet pan and salt generously.
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Set aside.
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Roast the peppers over a gas flame or broil on a sheet pan until completely charred, about 8 minutes.
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Put the peppers in a bowl, cover, and set aside until just cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.
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Rub the skins off the peppers with your fingers to remove most of the charred skin.
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Core and remove the seeds, then slice the peppers lengthwise into 1 1/2-inch strips.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Mix the goat cheese, olives, thyme, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
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Thoroughly wipe excess salt and moisture from zucchini and squash with paper towel.
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Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce into the bottom of an 8- by 11-inch baking dish.
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Begin layering, remembering to season with pepper between each layer.
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Start with the zucchini and then summer squash and all the peppers.
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Dollop spoonfuls of the cheese over the peppers and then spread it out to cover.
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Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the vegetables.
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Repeat with the remaining zucchini, squash, goat cheese, and sauce.
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Sprinkle top layer with Parmesan and bake, covered, for 30 minutes, then uncover.
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Continue baking until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes more.
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Let lasagna stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
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1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3 large cloves garlic, smashed
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/3 cup packed basil leaves
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Put the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and salt in a sauce pan.
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Bring to a boil over high heat, lower heat to a brisk simmer, and cook until thickened, about 30 minutes.
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While sauce cooks tear basil leaves into small pieces.
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Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the basil.
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Transfer half of the sauce to a food processor and puree.
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Return to the saucepan and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.