Baked Eggplant and Sausage Ziti Recipe

Name: Baked Eggplant and Sausage Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 34 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup dry red wine; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained; 5 ounces ziti pasta, cooked al dente; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaf; ¼ cup chopped kalamata olive; 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese; salt; fresh ground black pepper; ½ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
34 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup dry red wine
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
5 ounces ziti pasta, cooked al dente
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaf
¼ cup chopped kalamata olive
2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
salt
fresh ground black pepper
½ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees,.
2
In medium nonstick skillet over medium high heat, warm 2 teaspoons of oil.
3
Brown sausage for 5 minutes, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon.
4
Drain sausage on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoons of fat in skillet.
5
Over medium-high heat, cook eggplant in skillet for 6 minutes.
6
Transfer eggplant to large bowl.
7
Return skillet stove and heat 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat.
8
Saute onions for 5-6 minutes.
9
Add garlic; cook one minute.
10
Add wine, increase heat to medium-high heat and bring to boil, scraping bottom of skillet to release browned bits.
11
Cook for 3 minutes; add tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
12
Add sausage, pasta, basil, olives and 2 cups of mozzarella along with tomato sauce to bowl of eggplant.
13
Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
14
Transfer mixture back to skillet and top with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
15
Cover; bake 25 minutes.
16
Uncover and place under oven broiler seet at 500 degrees for 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil, 34 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Baked Eggplant and Sausage Ziti falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Eggplant and Sausage Ziti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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