Dinner: Eggplant Sausage Casserole Recipe

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Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Eggplant Sausage Casserole Recipe

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Instructions

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.

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