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Italian Sausage and Zucchini

Italian Sausage and Zucchini

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink inside; transfer to a cutting board. Cut sausage into ¼-inch slices; return sausage to the skillet and continue cooking until browned.
  2. 2 Stir in zucchini, yellow squash, and onion; cook for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with liquid, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

By Michelle W

Gnocchi Bake

Gnocchi Bake

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi, and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain grease, and stir in spaghetti sauce. Remove from heat, and carefully combine with cooked gnocchi and half of the mozzarella cheese. Transfer to a casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  4. 4 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

By andrea_d

Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells

Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells

4.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; place drained pasta on baking sheet to cool.
  3. 3 Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet. Cook and crumble sausage until it has lost its pink color and begins to brown. Remove from heat; drain off grease. Stir 1/2 of the shredded cheese and Italian seasoning into browned sausage.
  4. 4 Spoon sausage mixture into pasta shells (1 to 2 tablespoons per shell). Arrange stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish.
  5. 5 Pour marinara sauce evenly over the shells. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until browned, 5 to 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of Italian seasoning, if desired.

By RainbowJewels

Pepperoni Casserole

Pepperoni Casserole

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. 3 Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until evenly browned.
  4. 4 Combine cooked pasta, sausage, and pasta sauce in the prepared casserole dish. Mix cottage cheese, olives, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl; spoon over sausage and pasta mixture. Top with pepperoni slices.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned on top, about 25 to 30 minutes.

By CKROPER

Johnsonville Italian Meatballs

Johnsonville Italian Meatballs

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine bread crumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, milk, and onion in a large bowl. Add sausage to bread crumb mixture; mix well. Shape into 20 meatballs and place them on a shallow baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).

By From the Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Zesty Italian Sausage Pasta

Zesty Italian Sausage Pasta

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare sausage according to package directions. Cool slightly, then cut into 1/4-inch slices.
  2. 2 Prepare pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
  3. 3 Warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
  4. 4 Add broccoli and cooked pasta to tomato mixture. Cook until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Add sausage; toss to combine.

By From the Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Italian Sausage Tortellini Bake

Italian Sausage Tortellini Bake

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Crumble sausage into the pan; add onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until sausage is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain grease.
  2. 2 Add marinara sauce and tomatoes to sausage mixture; stir in garlic powder. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until tomatoes break down into sauce, 30 to 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook frozen tortellini in boiling water until they float to the top and the filling is hot, 6 to 7 minutes; drain.
  5. 5 Gently fold tortellini into simmering sauce; cook for 5 minutes. Transfer tortellini and sauce to a 9x13-inch baking dish; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Dave C

Pizza Rustica

Pizza Rustica

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
65 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain grease.
  3. 3 Mix together Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and eggs in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in cooked sausage, prosciutto, and parsley until incorporated.
  4. 4 Roll 1 pie crust into an 11-inch circle on a lightly floured work surface. Transfer to a pie plate, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Pierce crust all over with a fork. Spread sausage mixture over crust. Roll remaining pie crust into a 12-inch circle; place on top. Seal and flute edges. Cut several slits in top crust to permit steam to escape.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until center is set and crust is browned, about 1 hour.

By Diane Felico

One-Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

One-Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground sausage, onions, and garlic in a large pot or skillet with tall sides. Cook over medium heat until sausage is cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Stir pasta sauce, water, and Italian seasoning into the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in spaghetti noodles, return to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are cooked through and sauce has thickened, 17 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

By bdweld

Manicotti Italian Casserole

Manicotti Italian Casserole

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, brown ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat; transfer to a baking dish using a slotted spoon. Stir spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, and rigatoni into beef and sausage mixture. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and pepperoni over top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By ERINLOVE65

Upside-Down Pizza Pot Pie

Upside-Down Pizza Pot Pie

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the insides of 4 ramekins.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add onion, green bell pepper, and mushrooms; cook and stir until vegetables are softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pizza sauce and simmer until flavors have blended, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese into sausage mixture.
  3. 3 Spoon 1/4 of the sausage mixture into each prepared ramekin; top each with 1/4 of the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  4. 4 Roll out crescent dough; cut dough into 4 equal pieces. Cover each ramekin with a piece of crescent dough, wrapping dough around the edges to seal in filling. Arrange pot pies on a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until dough is light golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

By Mrs Mistry

Skillet Spinach Lasagna

Skillet Spinach Lasagna

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir, breaking it into smaller pieces, until brown and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in noodles.
  2. 2 Pour crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce over sausage-noodle mixture; bring to a boil. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until noodles are cooked and sauce thickens, about 25 minutes. Add spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella. Cover skillet and remove from heat. Let lasagna stand for 5 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.

By Sharon Thomas

Rich Italian Sausage and Potato Soup

Rich Italian Sausage and Potato Soup

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place sausage links on a sheet pan and bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut each link in half lengthwise, then into 1/2-inch slices. Set aside for later.
  3. 3 Sauté onions and pancetta in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. 4 Add bouillon, water, and potatoes; bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Add kale, cream, and reserved sausage; simmer for 5 more minutes and serve.

By MARBALET

Italian Sausage Ravioli Bake

Italian Sausage Ravioli Bake

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch dish and set aside.
  2. 2 Cook Italian sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain off grease. Add spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian dressing, and sugar. Mix until well combined. Remove from heat and add uncooked ravioli; stir to combine. Pour into the prepared dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until ravioli are tender, 45 to 55 minutes.
  4. 4 Top with mozzarella cheese and let sit until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil before serving.

By Yoly

Cheesy Italian Tortellini

Cheesy Italian Tortellini

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
445 min
Total
460 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and Italian sausage in the hot skillet until crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine ground meats, marinara sauce, tomatoes, and mushrooms in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours.
  3. 3 Stir tortellini into marinara meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Cheddar cheese. Cover and cook on Low until tortellini is tender, about 15 more minutes.

By TRACY STALLARD

Sausage Soup

Sausage Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir sausage in a soup pot over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink.
  2. 2 Add onions, celery, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add broth, tomatoes, cabbage, and basil; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Season with garlic salt.

By Behr

Three-Meat Italian Meatballs

Three-Meat Italian Meatballs

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine ground meats, onion, eggs, bread crumbs, oats, and seasoning in a large bowl until well combined. Shape into 24 (2-inch-diameter) meatballs.
  3. 3 Heat enough vegetable oil in a large sauté pan to be 1/2 inch deep. Cook meatballs in hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a glass baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

By Steve

Italian Sausage Soup

Italian Sausage Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and garlic; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in broth, tomatoes, and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in beans with liquid and zucchini; cover and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
  5. 5 Remove soup from heat and add spinach; replace the lid and allow spinach to wilt.
  6. 6 Stir until warmed through. Serve and enjoy!

By Karen Marshall

Best Ziti Ever with Sausage

Best Ziti Ever with Sausage

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large saucepan, heat pasta sauce with 1 teaspoon basil until bubbling. In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Spread bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with sauce. Layer 1/2 of the ziti, 1/2, the sausage, 1/2 of the ricotta, and 1/2 the mozzarella. Spoon half of the sauce over top. Repeat layers. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 teaspoons basil and Italian seasoning.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

By Dawn

Italian Spinach Sausage Pie

Italian Spinach Sausage Pie

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in sausage. Cook and stir until sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. 3 Separate one egg and set yolk aside; beat egg white and remaining eggs in a bowl. Fold mozzarella cheese, spinach, ricotta cheese, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and sausage into eggs.
  4. 4 Line a 10-inch pie plate with bottom pastry; pour filling into crust. Roll out remaining pastry to fit the top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal, and flute edges; cut slits in pastry. Beat water and remaining egg yolk in a small bowl; brush over the top of pie.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

By Kimberly

Best Ziti Ever

Best Ziti Ever

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large saucepan, heat marinara with 1 teaspoon basil until bubbling. In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Spread bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with sauce. Layer 1/2 of the ziti, 1/2, the sausage, 1/2 of the ricotta, and 1/2 the mozzarella. Spoon half of the sauce over top. Repeat layers. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 teaspoons basil and Italian seasoning.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

By Dawn

Meatloaf with Italian Sausage

Meatloaf with Italian Sausage

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Chop sausage finely. In a large bowl combine beef, sausage, egg beat, bell pepper, onion, cereal, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix together and press into a loaf pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until cooked through. Drain grease from loaf pan periodically during baking. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

By D DETMANN

Grilled Italian Turkey Sausages

Grilled Italian Turkey Sausages

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place sausages on the preheated grill. Grill until browned and cooked through, turning occasionally, 10 to 16 minutes. Your cooking time will depend on your grill and how close the sausages are to the heat. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (73 degrees C) for well done.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat sun-dried tomato oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion, bell pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes. Saute, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the veggies, then sprinkle with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir until well combined.
  4. 4 Place turkey sausages in the rolls and evenly distribute the vegetable mixture over the top.

By lutzflcat

Instant Pot Gnocchi Zuppa Toscana

Instant Pot Gnocchi Zuppa Toscana

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Select the Sauté function on a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add sausage to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic and sauté until sausage is browned and crumbled and the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes more. Push Cancel to end Sauté function.
  2. 2 Pour the chicken stock, water, salt, and pepper into the pot and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Add the gnocchi to the pot but do not stir.
  3. 3 Close the lid and set the cooking time to 0 minutes at High pressure. It will take about 16 minutes for the pot to reach pressure before the cooking time begins. After the timer beeps, allow the pressure to release from the pot naturally for 5 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure using the manufacturer's quick release method, about 5 minutes more.
  4. 4 Open the lid and select the Sauté function one more time. Stir in the kale and heavy whipping cream. Sauté, stirring occasionally until the kale has wilted, about 2 minutes. Push Cancel to end Sauté function.
  5. 5 Serve in bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

By fabeveryday

Stuffed Zucchini Casserole

Stuffed Zucchini Casserole

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds with a large spoon. Chop and reserve about ¾ seeds.
  3. 3 Combine ground beef, sausage, onion, bread crumbs, egg, and chopped zucchini seeds in a bowl. Divide mixture among zucchini halves until piled up over tops; place zucchini in the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Combine crushed tomatoes, tomato soup, and water in a bowl; liberally spoon over zucchini.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven, about 45 minutes.

By BUCHKO

Bread Machine Calzone

Bread Machine Calzone

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make dough, place water, yeast, sugar, flour, salt, and powdered milk in the pan of the bread machine, in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle. After cycle is completed, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, brown sausage for about 8 to 10 minutes in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat and reserve.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Shape dough into a 16x10-inch rectangle. Transfer to a lightly greased cookie sheet and spoon pizza sauce lengthwise down the center of dough, followed by browned sausage and cheese. Make diagonal cuts 1 1/2-inches apart down each long side of dough rectangle, cutting to within 1/2-inch of filling. Criss-cross cut strips of dough over filling and seal edges with water. Brush top of calzone with melted butter.
  5. 5 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

By Kevin K

Spaghetti Italian

Spaghetti Italian

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain.
  2. 2 Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, pepper to Italian sausage in the skillet. Simmer sauce over medium-low heat for at least 1 hour; it is best if simmered all day.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  4. 4 Add pasta to simmering sauce; toss until evenly coated.

By FOXWORTH

Grilled Sausage with Pepperonatta

Grilled Sausage with Pepperonatta

3.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Roast red, yellow, and orange bell peppers on the preheated grill until blackened on all sides, about 15 minutes. Turn peppers as they blacken. Transfer peppers to a large resealable plastic bag and close the bag; set peppers aside until cool. Strip off and discard the skins, remove stems and seeds, and dice the peppers.
  3. 3 Cook sausages on the grill until browned and no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a sausage should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  4. 4 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add diced peppers to the onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through. Slice cooked sausages on the diagonal into bite-size pieces and stir into the onion and peppers.
  5. 5 Raise heat to medium-high and stir in red wine and oregano. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until the red wine has reduced by one third, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

By cookinwithmom

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add sausage and sauté, breaking it into pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add water, chicken soup base, beans, zucchini, onion, carrots, and garlic. Stir once.
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add spinach, Italian herbs, and rosemary; stir until spinach has wilted. Ladle minestrone into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

By thedailygourmet

Sausage-Stuffed Eggplant

Sausage-Stuffed Eggplant

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Brush cut sides of eggplant with olive oil; place, cut-sides up, onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then allow to cool slightly. Keep the oven on.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, brown Italian sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat; drain off grease. Transfer sausage to a mixing bowl; season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, and egg; mix well.
  5. 5 Scoop out flesh of roasted eggplant, once cooled, to within 1/2-inch of the skin to create a shell. Roughly chop eggplant flesh; fold into sausage mixture. Divide evenly among two eggplant shells; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until the filling has set and the cheese is bubbly and golden-brown, about 30 minutes. While the eggplant is baking, warm the remaining 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat to serve with the eggplant.

By Tanya Belt