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Savory Eggplant and Italian Sausage Gratin

Savory Eggplant and Italian Sausage Gratin

This Savory Eggplant and Italian Sausage Gratin is a comforting dish that transforms humble ingredients into a show-stopping meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 1 medium eggplant adds a creamy texture
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning
  • 1 pound Italian sausage can swap for turkey sausage
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or mix your own
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh for best taste
  • 14.5 ounces fire-roasted canned tomatoes or fresh if in season
  • 1 cup fresh basil or substitute with parsley
  • 1 cup heavy cream or use half-and-half
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese can use Pecorino Romano
  • 2 cups fresh mozzarella or low-moisture mozzarella

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

How to Make Savory Eggplant and Italian Sausage Gratin
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Slice the eggplant into ½-inch rounds.
  3. Roast the eggplant for 25 minutes after drizzling with olive oil and sprinkling with kosher salt.
  4. Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and add it to the sausage.
  6. Combine fire-roasted canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt in the skillet and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Layer in a large baking dish with roasted eggplant, sausage mixture, basil, heavy cream, parmesan, and mozzarella, repeating until all are used.
  8. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for about 45 minutes.

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