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Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
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Put an oven rack in the center of the oven.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish.
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Drizzle the eggplant slices, fennel slices and peppers with olive oil.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Grill the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes each side until softened.
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Spoon 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Arrange the eggplant slices on top.
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Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
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Arrange the peppers in a single layer on top.
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Spoon 3/4 cup of marinara sauce over the peppers.
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Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
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Arrange the fennel on top and cover with the remaining sauce.
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Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
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Scatter the bread crumbs over the cheese and drizzle liberally with oil.
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Bake until the top is golden and forms a crust, about 30 to 35 minutes
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Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Cook's Note: The vegetables can also be baked in a 375 degrees F oven for 15 to 20 minutes until softened.