PASTA, EGGPLANT AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

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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

2 lbs sweet Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium eggplant, about 1 1/2 lbs
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons paprika
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil
salt
1 lb penne pasta
15 ounces ricotta cheese
16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

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.

Zoe
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I love the combination of eggplant and sausage in this dish.


Free Fire Boos
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or a party.


Tonka808
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a success.


attitude GamingYT
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Maxx Vlogs
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. My kids loved it!


Bella Villanueva
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I love this recipe! The eggplant is so tender and flavorful, and the sausage and pasta make it a hearty and satisfying meal.


Smanga Msibi
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This is my go-to recipe for eggplant casserole. It's always a hit, and it's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Asfandyar Malang
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I made this casserole with ground beef instead of sausage, and it was still delicious. I also added some chopped spinach for an extra boost of nutrients.


Broken Angel CORONA
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Fazly Rabbi
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the overall flavor was fantastic.


ka kon
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I especially liked the combination of eggplant and sausage.


sayed ilyas
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Tumaini Samsoni
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, the sausage was juicy and savory, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.