SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

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Casseruola di Salsiccia Dolce ********************************************* Provided by Adriana, Cookiesfromitaly.com

Provided by Phil Franco

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup diced eggplant (1/2-inch)
1 cup diced zucchini (1/2-inch)
1 cup diced bell pepper (1/2-inch, red or green)
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
cayenne or black pepper, to taste
2 ounces grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Put olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat.
  • Add the sausage meat and cook for 10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
  • Remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon; reserve.
  • To the same pot, add the eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, onion and garlic.
  • Stirring occasionally, cook until softened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the reserved sausage, the tomatoes, parsley, basil and cayenne.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Spoon the mixture into an 8 by 9-inch, oven-to-table baking dish to fit and sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in a 350°F preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Makes 4 servings.
  • That's it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 28.2, Sodium 428.6, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 7.7, Protein 15.2

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