Eggplant sausage linguine is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and texture, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. The eggplant provides a smoky and slightly sweet flavor, while the sausage adds a savory and spicy kick. The linguine is the perfect vessel for all of these flavors, and it cooks up perfectly al dente. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your food mild or spicy, you are sure to find the perfect recipe for eggplant sausage linguine.
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TOMATO, EGGPLANT AND SAUSAGE PASTA
A delicious Italian pasta dish, tomato, eggplant and sausage pasta.
Provided by Rosemary Molloy
Categories Pasta
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium/large bowl add the cubed eggplant toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt, leave for about 20-30 minutes, drain any excess liquid but do not rinse before adding to the pan.
- In a large frying pan on low to medium heat, add the olive oil, the eggplant, chopped sausage, fresh tomatoes*, spices, and water, stir and continue to cook on low to medium heat, (stirring often, so the mixture does not burn) until sausage, tomatoes & eggplant are cooked (we like the tomatoes slightly dried). Toss with 3 -4 cups cooked pasta and 1/2 a ladle of pasta water, cook on high heat for about 45-60 seconds stirring constantly. Top with fresh chopped basil leaves and freshly grated parmesan cheese, serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 151 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SAUSAGE AND EGGPLANT FUSILLI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for about 8 minutes, or 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Meanwhile, toss the eggplant with 1 tablespoon salt in a colander; allow to sit for 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water, then squeeze out the excess moisture. Dry well on a paper towel-lined tray.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large straight-sided pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Push the sausage off to one side, add the eggplant and cook without stirring for about 3 minutes. Stir together the eggplant and sausage and continue to cook, stirring often, until the eggplant is soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shallots and garlic; cook for another 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the reserved pasta water, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the tomatoes and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring often and breaking up the tomatoes.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and sprinkle the Parmesan and provolone on the bare pasta. Using two wooden spoons, toss to combine until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta.
SWEET SAUSAGE AND EGGPLANT PENNE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel half the skin from the eggplant and then chop into bite-size pieces. Sprinkle the eggplant with salt, and drain a few minutes on paper towels.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat, and add the sausage. Crumble the sausage and cook until brown. Add the garlic, celery and onions to the sausage. Pat the moisture off of the eggplant and stir the pieces into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the vegetables, partially covered, to soften, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and basil. Bring to a bubble and simmer the sauce to combine the flavors.
- Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat the sauce on the stovetop over medium heat. If the sauce is too thick add a little water or chicken stock if using to thin it out.
- To serve, bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt the boiling water and cook the pasta to al dente. Add about 1 cup of starchy water to the sauce. Then drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Adjust the seasoning, then serve in shallow bowls and top with grated cheese and a drizzle of EVOO.
SAUSAGE-STUFFED EGGPLANT
A local winery/restaurant serves a stuffed eggplant appetizer that is so delicious. While trying to duplicate it at home, I found this to be one of our favorite eggplant dinners. Be sure to select an eggplant that is smooth, blemish-free and kind of heavy for it's size. Serve with a green salad.
Provided by Tanya Belt
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Brush cut sides of eggplant with olive oil and place, cut-side up onto a baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove and allow to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat; drain off the grease. Place into a mixing bowl, and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Stir in bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and the beaten egg; mix well.
- Once the roasted eggplant has cooled enough to handle, scoop out the flesh to within 1/2-inch of the skin to create a shell. Roughly chop the eggplant meat, and fold into the sausage mixture. Divide evenly among the two eggplant shells, and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until the filling has set, and the cheese is bubbly and golden-brown, about 30 minutes. While the eggplant is baking, warm the remaining spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat to serve with the eggplant.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 178.8 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 18.5 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 2410.9 mg, Sugar 32 g
EGGPLANT SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
If you want your kids to happily eat their eggplant, serve it in this lovely layered casserole. Our whole family enjoys it. Always a popular potluck item, it's a great company dish, as well. -Carol Mieske, Red Bluff, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set sausage aside., In the same skillet, saute eggplant and onion in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, basil and paprika; simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain pasta; stir into eggplant mixture. Add sausage., Spread half of the sausage mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with ricotta cheese. Top with half of the cheese and remaining sausage mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1066mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND SAUSAGE WITH LINGUINE
I found this recipe in a magazine and made some very slight changes. I used a gluten free linguine but think it would be just as good served with spaghetti squash. It is a delicious gluten free meal whether served with gluten free pasta or the cooked spaghetti squash.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Lightly drizzle the cut eggplant with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper. Place on a roasting pan and put in 400 degree oven. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until eggplant is tender and begins to brown.
- Warm a small amount of olive oil in a large skillet. Saute onions over medium low heat until they begin to brown slightly, stir in sausage and garlic. Cook until sausage is cooked through. Add in the tomatoes, crushing slightly with a potato masher. Season with oregano, pepper flakes, salt and ground black pepper to taste. Allow the sauce to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to thicken.
- Put on a pot of water to boil. Add in linguine and cook according to package directions. Reserve a cup of the pasta water, drain pasta and set aside.
- To the meat mixture, add in the raisins, capers and wine vinegar. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in eggplant and parsley. Turn off heat and add in drained pasta. While tossing with tongs add in enough of the reserved pasta water to help sauce coat the cooked pasta.
- Divide the mixture into fourths and crumble feta over all. Sprinkle with additional parsley if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.2, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 23.7, Sodium 860.2, Carbohydrate 69.9, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 16, Protein 19.1
SAUSAGE & EGGPLANT LINGUINE
Provided by biteyourcravings
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add in eggplant and drizzle of olive oil. Saute for 2 minutes and add in sausage. Break sausage apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt, drizzle of olive oil, and cook linguine until tender. Drain, but reserve 1/3 a cup of the water.
- Add shallot and garlic to skillet and saute until they begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Add in diced tomatoes, capers, 1 tbsp of the parsley, and season with salt & pepper to taste. Stir everything together until well combined. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat, then lower to a simmer.
- To finish, add pasta water to skillet slowly while stirring. Add in just enough to loosen the sauce. Add the linguine into the skillet, tossing to cover the pasta completely. Distribute between plates, top with parsley, and ricotta.
NOODLES WITH EGGPLANT-SAUSAGE SAUCE
Categories Pasta Pork Sauté Quick & Easy Sausage Eggplant Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add eggplant, onions and garlic and sauté until brown, about 12 minutes. Add sausage, crushed tomatoes, wine, bay leaves and lemon peel. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend and eggplant is very tender, about 25 minutes. Uncover and simmer until sauce thickens, about 6 minutes. Add noodles to sauce; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
LINGUINE WITH EGGPLANT
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until beginning to smoke, then add eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, about 10minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Add onion, garlic, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes (including juice), oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes and simmer, uncovered, until sauce is thickened and most of liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
- While tomato sauce is simmering, cook linguine in a 6- to 8-quart pot of until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander and return to pot. Add tomato sauce and toss to coat, then add eggplant, parsley, and some reserved cooking water if necessary (to thin sauce) and gently toss. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle with some of cheese and serve remainder on the side.
BAKED RIGATONI WITH EGGPLANT AND SAUSAGE
I got this recipe from the Food Network. It is Tyler Florence's. It was SO delicious and easy. Everyone loved it and it is a nice take-off on baked rigatoni/ziti. My kids loved it, too.
Provided by LizP5885
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat for the pasta.
- Oil a 9x13 pan with olive oil.
- Heat a 3 Tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sausages and toss in the hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes, you want them nicely browned on the outside but still rare on the inside. Put the sausages in the baking dish.
- Turn the heat down to medium.
- Add 1/3 cup of oil to the skillet and get it hot. Add as many eggplant pieces as you can comfortably fit in a single layer and sprinkle well with salt. Cook, turning, for 7 to 8 minutes, until the eggplant is nice and browned, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Use a spatula to put the eggplant into the baking dish with the sausage. Cook the rest of the eggplant pieces, adding more oil to the pan, as needed, and putting the finished eggplant into the baking dish.
- Add another 3 Tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then the onion and garlic, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until translucent.
- Dump the whole can of tomatoes and their juices into a bowl and crush the tomatoes with your hands to break them up; add that to the pan with the basil and cook it down until pulpy and relatively thick. This will take about 15 minutes.
- Add the rigatoni to the boiling pasta water, give it a stir, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, it should be slightly firm as it will cook further in the oven. Ladle out 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and reserve; the drain the rigatoni.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Chop the sausages into nice big, bite-size chunky pieces and return the pieces to the baking dish. Add the tomato sauce, rigatoni, and the reserved pasta water.
- Break up half the mozzarella over the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and gently mix with your hands or a spatula until combined.
- Dust with the Parmigiano and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Spread the remaining mozzarella in an even layer over the top and continue to bake for another 10 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.8, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 135.4, Sodium 1296.7, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 7.5, Protein 38.3
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Don't overcook the eggplant, as it will become mushy.
- If you don't have a grill, you can roast the eggplant in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, or until tender.
- If you don't have any pre-cooked sausage, you can brown some ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Be sure to drain the excess grease from the sausage before adding it to the pasta.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little bit of spice.
- Garnish the pasta with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Conclusion:
This eggplant sausage linguine is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of roasted eggplant, sausage, and tomatoes is delicious, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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