SPICY RATATOUILLE WITH SAUSAGE & SPAGHETTI

Spicy Ratatouille with Sausage & Spaghetti image

Provided by Terri Rountree

Categories Pasta

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 medium eggplant
2 can(s) petite diced tomatoes (Italian), 14.5 oz.
1 can(s) tomato paste
1 medium onion
1 large zuchinni
8 oz baby bella mushrooms (cut in quarters)
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
3 clove garlic
1 1/2 c beef broth
1 can(s) stewed tomatoes, Italian-style, 14.5 oz.

Steps:

1. Heat 12" skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and Italian sausage (without casing).
2. Chop onion (rough chop) and add to skillet as sausage cooks. Add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning mix and cook until sausage is done.
3. Meanwhile, chop zucchini, eggplant, and mushrooms into 1/2" to 1" pieces. Add to sausage mixture when sausage is done. Now add tomatoes and tomato paste. Add beef broth. Stir and bring to boil. When brought to boil and turn down to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Make spaghetti according to directions. Drain and add olive oil or butter to pasta to prevent sticking. Serve sausage mixture over pasta.