PASTA, EGGPLANT AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
Another great recipe from McCall's cooking school. I always make this for my mil. So many great flavors in one dish, YUM. Enjoy.
Provided by ChefRaylene
Categories Penne
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, cut sausage diagonally into 1" wide pieces. In large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 8 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently.
- While sausage browns, cut eggplant into 1/2" cubes. Add eggplant, onon and garlic to sausage in skillet; cook 5 minutes longer until eggplant is tender; stirring frequently. Stir in paprika; cook 1 minute longer.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil and 1 tsp salt to eggplant mixture; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, partially cover pot and simmer 35 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 350. In large saucepan, cook pasta according to package. Drain; stir into sauce.
- Spread half of the epplant-pasta mixture in a shallow 2 1/2 qt baking dish. Top mixture with ricotta cheese, spreading the cheese evenly. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining eggplant-pasta mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake on center rack for 40 minutes or until heated through. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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[email protected]I made this casserole for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Me Shoriful Islam
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of sausage in this casserole. It turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to other vegetarians.
Mujtabamujji Mujtabamujji
[email protected]I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out great! I just browned the sausage and eggplant in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
Ivash Trehan
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would drain the sausage more next time.
Faroq Mamed
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Md Kurdus
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.
Bern Criss
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The flavors were well-balanced and the eggplant was cooked perfectly.
Jayv XVA
[email protected]This casserole is a family favorite! My kids love it and it's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I usually serve it with a side salad.
myayadanar khin
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I usually add some extra vegetables, like zucchini or spinach, to make it even healthier.
Auwal Dj
[email protected]This casserole was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I used Italian sausage and it gave the dish a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Radhika Regemi
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Addisalem Zelalem
[email protected]This casserole was a great way to use up some leftover eggplant and sausage. It was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Belal_bella
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, the sausage was savory, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Bimol Shil
[email protected]This pasta eggplant and sausage casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.