Name: Italian Sausage and Eggplant Strata
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Italian Sausage Seasoning; 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted; 2 pounds ground pork; 1 (28 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (I like Muir Glen); 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 8 large basil leaves, slivered (about 2 tablespoons) 4 eggs; salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 3 1/2 pounds globe eggplants (about 2-3)

Preparation info

Serves
6 to 8

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

Well Fed

By Melissa Joulwan

Published 2011

About

It’s said that good things come to those who wait, and this dish may test your patience. Constructed with layers of tender eggplant, spicy homemade sausage, and silky tomato sauce, this casserole tastes best eaten a few days after baking. But the delayed gratification is worthwhile. A bite of the top layer, so tender and airy, is followed by a pleasant kick of heat that’s soon tempered by the creamy eggplant.