Eggplant, Sausage and Pasta Casserole
- prep time:
- 1 hour
- cook time:
- 40
- total time:
- 1 hour; 40 minutes
- other time:
- 10 minutes standing time
Makes 12
wanda
Layer a cooked eggplant and sausage mixture with ricotta and mozzarella cheese, top with pasta and more mozzarella cheese. Be sure to serve with warm garlic bread!
ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet Italian Sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 medium eggplant (1 1/2 lb)
- 1 large Spanish onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes *
- 1 can (6oz) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
- Salt
- 1 box (1 lb) penne or similar pasta
- 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 1 pkg (16 oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- optional
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notes
Make Ahead Tip Simplify cooking for your family by planning ahead. This recipe can be easily doubled. Assemble and bake one casserole for dinner and assemble a second casserole, wrap tightly and freeze. Thaw and bake for a quick, last minute dinner.
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