Macaroni With Sausage Eggplant Sauce Recipe

Name: Macaroni With Sausage Eggplant Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lg. eggplant (2 lbs.); 1 c. water; 1 tbsp. olive or possibly vegetable oil; 2 lg. cloves garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 c. elbow macaroni (1 lb.); 3/4 pound each warm and sweet Italian sausage; 1/2 c. minced onion; 1 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed; Freshly grnd black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Peel eggplant and cut into 1/2 inch cubes; set aside.
2
Remove sausage meat from casing and break into chunks.
3
In saucepan, cook sausage in 1/3 c. of water for 10 min with cover on (occasionally stirring).
4
Drain off water and saute/fry sausage till light brown.
5
Remove sausage.
6
Add in extra virgin olive oil and stir in onions and garlic.
7
Cook till onions are tender.
8
Add in sausage, eggplant, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and basil.
9
Simmer covered for 45 min, occasionally stirring.
10
Uncover and simmer 15 more min.
11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12
Cook elbow macaroni or possibly ziti.
13
Serve eggplant sauce on macaroni topped with Parmesan cheese.

126

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Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lg. eggplant (2 lbs.), 1 c. water, 1 tbsp. olive or possibly vegetable oil, 2 lg. cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Macaroni With Sausage Eggplant Sauce Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!