Eggplant and Sausage Parmigiana
This casserole is substantial enough to serve as an entree – –
Servings
10
Servings
10
Ingredients
  • 2eggplants, medium size
  • 1pound DiRusso’s® Italian Sausage Links
  • 1cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • salt and pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • 5cups Marinara Sauce
  • 1cup Romano cheese, grated
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
  1. Peel and slice eggplants into 1/4 inch thick slices. Layer eggplant slices on a large platter and sprinkle each layer lightly with salt. Place a heavy object on top of the sliced eggplant to drain for 1 hour to be less bitter.
  2. Remove casings from sausage. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until brown, crumbling with a wooden spoon. Set aside.
  3. Place flour in a shallow dish and mix in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In another shallow dish, beat eggs with water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. In a skillet, heat layer of oil over medium-high heat. Dip each slice into the flour, then into the egg mixture. Saute eggplant to golden brown on each side, adding additional oil as needed.
  5. In bottom of a 13x9x2 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce. Top with a layer of eggplant, crumbled sausage, marinara sauce, Romano and mozzarella cheese.
  6. Repeat layers, finishing with a topping of marinara sauce and the Romano cheese.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until lightly browned and thoroughly heated.
  8. Marinara Sauce

    Ingredients
    1/4 cup olive or canola oil
    1 small onion, chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 can (28 ounce) tomato sauce
    1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
    4 cups water
    1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
    1 tablespoon dried parsley
    1/2 teaspoon dried basil
    pinch red pepper flakes
  9. Instructions
    In a saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in oil.
  10. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, water and spices.
  11. Stir well. Bring to boil and simmer for 45 minutes, partially covered.
Recipe Notes
  • Casserole can be frozen before baking.