Savoury Eggplant Casserole

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   Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

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   Cook eggplant in boiling water in large saucepan 2 min.

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   ; drain.

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   Remove and discard casing from sausage; crumble sausage into large skillet.

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   Cook on medium heat 10 min.

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   or until evenly browned, stirring occasionally; drain.

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   Mix with parsley, bread crumbs, egg and pepper until blended.

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   Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with half the eggplant.

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   Cover with layers of sausage mixture, provolone and half of the remaining pasta sauce.

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    Top with remaining eggplant and pasta sauce; cover.

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    Bake 30 to 35 min.

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    or heated through.

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    Sprinkle with mozzarella; bake 10 min.

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    or until melted.

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    Let stand 5 min.

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    before cutting to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.