Sausage and Eggplant Bake with Stracchino Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 sausages (preferably Italian)
• 3 eggplants, diced
• 250g stracchino cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 400g canned tomatoes (or fresh if in season)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the diced eggplants, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they start to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
4. In the same skillet, remove the sausage casings and crumble the sausage into the pan. Cook until browned and cooked through.
5. Stir in the canned tomatoes and let simmer for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and dollop strips of stracchino cheese over the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
9. For added flavor, consider roasting the eggplants with olive oil and salt before incorporating them into the dish.
10. This dish pairs well with crusty bread to scoop up the delicious flavors!