EGGPLANT, SAUSAGE, AND ZITI CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish and set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/4 cup of the oil. Add the eggplant in batches, seasoning on both sides with salt and pepper, and cook until golden, adding more oil as needed. Transfer to a plate as they cook, and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot but not smoking, add the onion and sausage, and cook, stirring, until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft, about 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, their juices, the Italian seasoning, black olives, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the crushed red pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and gently simmer, uncovered, until the flavors marry and the sauce slightly thickens, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the basil and adjust seasoning, to taste. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and forms a light roux, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and, whisking frequently, cook until the sauce is thickened and smooth, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with the nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange half of the eggplant slices on the bottom of the casserole, overlapping as necessary. Top with half of the cooked pasta, then half of the sausage-tomato sauce. Place another layer of eggplant slices on top of the sauce, then layers of pasta and sausage-tomato sauce. Pour on the white sauce, then top with the grated mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for 1 hour, or until puffed and golden brown on top.
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Houston M.
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning, which helped a lot. I also used a spicy sausage, which gave it a nice kick. Overall, it was a good casserole, but it needed a few tweaks to make it perfect.
Shakir Rongha
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Khalif Barkhadle
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I think it would have been better if I had used half the amount of salt that the recipe called for. Otherwise, it was a good casserole.
Mantoko Donville
[email protected]This casserole was amazing! I loved the combination of eggplant, sausage, and ziti. The flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Vaughn Young
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning, which helped a lot. I also used a spicy sausage, which gave it a nice kick. Overall, it was a good casserole, but it needed a few tweaks to make it perfect.
Gazi NISl
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahsan Ali Solangi
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I think it would have been better if I had used half the amount of salt that the recipe called for. Otherwise, it was a good casserole.
Keilo Cowgill
[email protected]This casserole was amazing! I loved the combination of eggplant, sausage, and ziti. The flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
tammy white
[email protected]This casserole was okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I think it could have used more seasoning. I also found the eggplant to be a bit too soft. Overall, it was a decent casserole, but I wouldn't make it again.
Alexa
[email protected]This casserole was a total disaster! The eggplant was mushy and the sausage was dry. The ziti was also overcooked. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.
Mohammad Faizan hashmati manihar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this casserole! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Fethi Ahmed
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning, which helped a lot. I also used a spicy sausage, which gave it a nice kick. Overall, it was a good casserole, but it needed a few tweaks to make it perf
Waseem Khan Pk
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and sausage. I usually add a can of diced tomatoes to the sauce, which gives it a nice tang.
Mukhesh Yadav
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of sausage, and it was still delicious. I also added a layer of spinach to the casserole, which added a nice pop of color and nutrition.
Micheal Quartz
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The combination of eggplant, sausage, and ziti is unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Talha Arif
[email protected]This casserole was a hit! The eggplant and sausage were perfectly cooked, and the ziti was al dente. The flavors all came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.