tomato bread casserole/lasagna

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound loaf french bread, sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 pounds cut-up tomatoes, smashed with your hands and 1/2 cup of water added or
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, cut up
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 cup ricotta
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese