Sweet Italian Sausage Casserole Recipe

Name: Sweet Italian Sausage Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Put olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat.
2
Add the sausage meat and cook for 10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
3
Remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon; reserve.
4
To the same pot, add the eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, onion and garlic.
5
Stirring occasionally, cook until softened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
6
Stir in the reserved sausage, the tomatoes, parsley, basil and cayenne.
7
Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
8
Spoon the mixture into an 8 by 9-inch, oven-to-table baking dish to fit and sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese.
9
Bake in a 350u00b0F preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 15 to 20 minutes.
10
That's it!

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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), and more.

Yes, Sweet Italian Sausage Casserole 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.

Sweet Italian Sausage Casserole

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