Best Sausage Ratatouille Recipes

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RATATOUILLE WITH SAUSAGE



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"We've enjoyed this hearty and flavorful dish for years," relates Diane Halferty of Tuscon, Arizona. "I concocted it when we lived on a large farm and had lots of fresh veggies and sausage available." In a pinch, prepared spaghetti sauce can be used in place of the fresh tomatoes, she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 cups ratatouille and 8 sausages.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium eggplant, peeled
4 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 uncooked Italian sausage links (about 2 pounds)
4 medium green peppers, julienned
4 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup minced fresh basil or 8 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cut eggplant into 2-in. x 1/2-in. strips; place in a bowl. Add zucchini and flour; toss to coat. , In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat; cook eggplant and zucchini in small batches until lightly browned, add oil as needed. Transfer vegetables to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. , In the same skillet, saute onions and garlic until tender; spoon over eggplant mixture. Brown sausage in the skillet; drain. Cover and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute green peppers for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, water and seasonings; cook on high for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain sausage; place over onions. Top with green pepper mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 929mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SAUSAGE RATATOUILLE



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You'll feel like Ratatouille's great chef Remy when you serve this veggie-packed dish party guests will rave about. Don't let the ingredient list fool you: Pantry staples and an easy-cook method make this one a cinch. -Janine Freeman, Blaine, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds sweet Italian sausage links
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium green peppers, julienned
1 large onion, chopped
5 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove and cut into 1/2-inch slices., In the same skillet, in batches cook the beans, green peppers, onion, shallots and garlic in butter and oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in the zucchini, tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and allspice. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Stir in sausage and parsley; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

RATATOUILLE AND SAUSAGE POTPIE WITH CORNMEAL BISCUITS



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A typical ratatouille recipe has you sauté all the vegetables separately, then combine them. That seemed too laborious for a potpie. So I streamlined the method by making a sauce on the stove with the peppers and tomatoes, stirring in roasted eggplant and zucchini, and sausage for extra flavor, and baking everything covered in dough.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fine cornmeal
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 cup sour cream or plain whole milk yogurt
Milk
1 large eggplant 1 1/2 pounds cut into 1-inch chunks
3 small zucchini 3/4 pound, cut into 1-inch chunks
7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 red pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil

Steps:

  • For the biscuits: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in the sour cream. Gently knead mixture until it comes together in a ball, adding a drop or two of milk if necessary. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • For the ratatouille: In a bowl, toss eggplant and zucchini with 5 tablespoons oil; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread vegetables in a single layer on one or two large baking sheets (do not crowd vegetables). Transfer to oven and roast, tossing occasionally, until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, deep, preferably oven-proof sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Crumble sausage into pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Return pan to medium heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in the onion, pepper, garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and thyme sprigs; simmer gently until tomatoes are cooked and mixture is stew-like, about 10 minutes. Stir in the sausage, roasted vegetables and parsley. If you are not using an oven-safe pan, transfer mixture to a 2-quart gratin dish or baking pan.
  • Divide biscuit dough into six equal balls. Use your palm to flatten each ball into a 1/2 -inch-thick disk. Arrange on top of ratatouille mixture. Brush biscuits lightly with milk.
  • Transfer skillet or pan to oven and cook until biscuits are golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 705, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 983 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RATATOUILLE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Categories     Bread     Sausage     Summer

Yield serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3 summer squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 onion
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 large eggplant
2 pounds Italian sausage
3 (14-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Trim and discard the stems from the zucchini and summer squash and slice them into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
  • Peel the onion and dice into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces. Cut the peppers in half, remove and discard the stems and seeds, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Remove and discard the stem from the eggplant and cut into 3/4-inch chunks.
  • Cut the Italian sausage into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices and place in a large stock pot. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until browned. Add the zucchini, squash, onion, and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften. Add the eggplant and cook for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are almost tender. Stir in the tomatoes and Italian seasoning, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are cooked through. Serve warm.
  • Food Trivia
  • Everyone has their own version of how to cut an onion without crying. I'm not convinced that any of them work, but the most popular versions seem to be: 1) freeze the onions for half an hour before chopping; 2) peel them under running water; 3) don't slice the onion root, which releases the strongest fumes; 4) breathe through your nose while chopping. And we can't forget to include holding a piece of bread in your mouth as you chop, although I suggest you try this one when no one else is around.
  • VEG OUT
  • Do I even have to say you can leave out the Italian sausage?

AUTUMN RATATOUILLE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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In partnership with Hillshire Farm Brand, we're helping you make dinner time easy, quick, and delicious. Here, veggies and smoked sausage come together for a family-friendly fall dinner.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hillshire Farm®

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 (12 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Rope Smoked Sausage, cut into coins
2 cups chopped sweet potato
2 cups chopped eggplant
½ cup thinly sliced shallots
2 cups chopped zucchini
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook 2-3 minutes until beginning to brown; remove from pan using a slotted spoon.
  • Add sweet potato to pan; cook 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, eggplant, and shallots; cook 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly softened. Stir in zucchini, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and browned sausage.
  • Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast until tomatoes burst and vegetables are tender, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1538.1 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

SLOW COOKER RATATOUILLE WITH SAUSAGE



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I made up this slow cooker ratatouille recipe when I had bought too many squash! I served it in soup bowls over noodles. My kids loved the Parmesan cheese on top. It would be great with a side of garlic bread and a salad, too! I'm not sure if it's done the way the French would do it, but it sure is tasty! It's more like a very chunky tomato sauce, and it's great over ride or wide noodles. The wide noodles catch the sauce better than spaghetti would.

Provided by Lisa Edmundson-Hacker

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 8h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (4 ounce) links mild Italian sausage
2 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 yellow summer squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium eggplant, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium onion, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup herbes de Provence
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place sausage links in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cool briefly and slice into rounds.
  • Combine zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl. Add oil, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper; toss to coat vegetables.
  • Place 1/3 of the vegetables in a slow cooker; layer 1/3 of the sausage and 1/3 of the crushed tomatoes on top. Repeat layers.
  • Cover and cook on Low, about 8 hours. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1607 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

RATATOUILLE WITH SAUSAGE AND CHICKPEAS



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This vegetable stew can be eaten on its own or served with a few extras like sausage and chickpeas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces precooked chicken sausage
4 cups Easy Ratatouille
1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed, chickpeas
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high. Brown chicken sausage, turning often, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove; cut into 1/2-inch rounds.
  • In same pot, bring Ratatouille, chickpeas, and chicken broth or water to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer until heated through, 5 minutes.
  • Return sausage to pot; stir in basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 19 g

SPICY RATATOUILLE WITH SAUSAGE & SPAGHETTI



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This spicy ratatouille recipe is hearty and delicious. We really like the addition of hot Italian sausage. It gives this recipe a definite bite. Your family will love this!

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.

RATATOUILLE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Ratatouille With Italian Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Donna Matthews

Categories     Stew

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium eggplant, washed and cubed
1 small green bell pepper, deseeded and cubed
4 small zucchini, sliced
1 lb mushroom, cut in half
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 teaspoons basil, crushed
salt and pepper
6 -8 Italian sausages

Steps:

  • Boil sausages in water until fully cooked.
  • Cool and cut into slices.
  • Prepare vegetables while sausage is cooking and cooling.
  • In a large skillet or wok, heat oil.
  • Add onion and garlic.
  • After 5 minutes add eggplant.
  • After 5 minutes add bell pepper.
  • After 5 minutes add zucchini.
  • After 5 minutes add mushrooms.
  • After 5 minutes add can of tomatoes, seasonings, and sausage.
  • Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 975.4, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 16.2

RATATOUILLE SAUSAGE BAKE



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A no-fuss, warming dish, superb as a mid-week supper. This seems like a lot of vegetable but they cook down quite a lot. Vegetarians can omit sausage and opt for beans instead. Serve with new potatoes and a salad if desired. This recipe is a variation on the Holford Low GL Diet. It is still very healthy! I love it because preparation is simple. I stir the garlic and tomato paste in at the end of the cooking period (prevents burning). Tip 1: If adding new potatoes, cut in half and place cut side down for quicker cooking. Tip 2: I prefer to cook the sausages separately, but they can be added half way through the cooking time. Tip 3: The sweeter the peppers, the better the taste.

Provided by jackiekpenergy.com

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lean good-quality sausages (venison are the leanest, otherwise opt for lean pork or beef)
4 bell peppers, quartered and then halved if pieces are very large (red orange or yellow)
2 red onions, quartered
2 -4 courgettes, sliced in 1 inch pieces (depending on size)
3 -6 new potatoes, cut in half (depending on size) (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs
2 garlic cloves, crushed (or garlic paste)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
black pepper

Steps:

  • Place peppers, onions, courgettes and new potatoes in a shallow casserole or roasting tin, sprinkle herbs and drizzle with oil.
  • Place in a preheated oven for around an hour at 180C/350F/gas mark 4.
  • Just before serving stir in tomato and garlic paste and grind black pepper on top.

RATATOUILLE SAUSAGE SAUTE



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"Trying to get more vegetables into your diet? This skillet dish is a great way!" assures Sally Hook of Montgomery, Texas. It's also a great entree for those on a low-carb diet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small eggplant, peeled and cubed
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute kielbasa and onion until sausage is browned and onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the eggplant, zucchini and green pepper; saute 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Stir in the tomato, salt, basil, oregano and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SAUSAGE RATATOUILLE



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Categories     Sausage

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

•2 pounds Johnsonville® Sweet Italian Sausage links links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
•1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
•2 medium green peppers, julienned
•1 large onion, chopped
•5 shallots, chopped
•2 garlic cloves, minced
•2 tablespoons butter
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•4 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
•5 roma tomatoes, chopped
•1/2 teaspoon sugar
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1/4 teaspoon pepper
•1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
•1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
•1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • •In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm. • In the same skillet, cook the beans, green peppers, onion, shallots and garlic in butter and oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in the zucchini, tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and allspice. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. • Stir in sausage and parsley; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with rice.

RATATOUILLE AND SAUSAGE POTPIE WITH CORNMEAL BISCUITS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 21

cornmeal
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 cup sour cream or plain whole milk yogurt
Milk
FOR THE RATATOUILLE:
1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pounds) cut into 1-inch chunks
3 small zucchini ( 3/4 pound), cut into 1-inch chunks
7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 red pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil.

Steps:

  • 1. For the biscuits: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in the sour cream. Gently knead mixture until it comes together in a ball, adding a drop or two of milk if necessary. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. For the ratatouille: In a bowl, toss eggplant and zucchini with 5 tablespoons oil; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread vegetables in a single layer on one or two large baking sheets (do not crowd vegetables). Transfer to oven and roast, tossing occasionally, until golden, about 20 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, in a large, deep, preferably oven-proof sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Crumble sausage into pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. 4. Return pan to medium heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in the onion, pepper, garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and thyme sprigs; simmer gently until tomatoes are cooked and mixture is stew-like, about 10 minutes. Stir in the sausage, roasted vegetables and parsley. If you are not using an oven-safe pan, transfer mixture to a 2-quart gratin dish or baking pan. 5. Divide biscuit dough into six equal balls. Use your palm to flatten each ball into a 1/2 -inch-thick disk. Arrange on top of ratatouille mixture. Brush biscuits lightly with milk. 6. Transfer skillet or pan to oven and cook until biscuits are golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

SLOW COOKER RATATOUILLE WITH SAUSAGE RECIPE



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This slow cooker ratatouille, bursting with vegetables and Italian sausage and topped with Parmesan cheese, is a great way to use up extra squash from your garden.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (4 ounce) links mild Italian sausage
2 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 yellow summer squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium eggplant, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium onion, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup herbes de Provence
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place sausage links in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cool briefly and slice into rounds. Combine zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl. Add oil, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper; toss to coat vegetables. Place 1/3 of the vegetables in a slow cooker; layer 1/3 of the sausage and 1/3 of the crushed tomatoes on top. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on Low, about 8 hours. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

VIVA ITALIA GUMBO (RATATOUILLE W/ SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN)



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This recipe was one of those culinary revelations created by total accident. I had a bunch of Ratatouille, some sweet Italian turkey sausage and a bunch of leftover chicken and was cooking while drinking (which, for whatever reason, tends to bring out my creative and passionately italian side- although I'm actually the heretical combination of Irish and French Huguenot/Cajun. Must have been the tequila.)

Provided by Tzitzimitl

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 huge pot, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

olive oil
2 onions, slivered
1 red pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
1 green pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
1 yellow pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
1 eggplant, cut into chunks
2 zucchini, cut into chunks
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms (recommend- baby bellas & shittake)
2 cups red wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
1/2-1 tablespoon sugar
28 ounces canned plum tomatoes (recommend fire roasted)
16 ounces chopped tomatoes (recommend fire roasted)
1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Heat about 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy based dutch oven.
  • Add the onions and peppers and saute until the onions just start to go transparent. Remove these from the pan and set aside.
  • Add a little more olive oil to the pan and add the eggplant and zucchini. Saute these together for 8-10 minutes. Remove these from the pan and set aside.
  • Deglaze the pan with the red wine and balsamic vinegar. Add the garlic, bay, thyme and sugar and allow this to simmer until the wine is reduced by about half.
  • Add the tomatoes and simmer until the tomatoes start breaking down.
  • Return all the veggies to the pan, add the mushrooms and simmer on low for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and adjusting the flavor, as needed, with salt, pepper and/or sugar.
  • While the Ratatouille/Gumbo is simmering, take the turkey sausage and place in a frying pan with about 1/4 cup of water or other liquid (I use beer, of course) and cook over medium heat, flipping occasionally, until done (about 10-15 minutes) Slice the sausages into rings about 1 cm. thick.
  • Add the sausage rings and the chicken to the Ratatouille/Gumbo and simmer everything together until the chicken is warmed all the way through.
  • Serve over polenta, mashed potatoes, rice, noodles or whatever your fancy is. Although I'm gluten intolerant, I'm relatively sure that crusty bread would be heavenly with this.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.9, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 44.7, Sodium 625.6, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 10.9, Protein 17.3

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