Ingredients

  • 2 TBSP OLIVE OIL
  • 1 TBSP CRUSHED GARLIC
  • 1 TBSP FINELY CHOPPED SHALLOT
  • 1 LB - NEW YORK STYLE SAUSAGE ( CAN USE SPICY TURKEY SAUSAGE)
  • 1.5 CUPS CHOPPED EGGPLANT
  • 1.5 CUPS DICED CRIMINI MUSHROOM
  • 1/2 TSP SALT
  • 1/2 TSP BLACK PEPPER
  • 1/4 CUP WHITE WINE
  • 1/4 CUP CHICKEN STOCK
  • 2 TBSP CHOPPED FRESH BASIL
  • 1/2 CUP ROCOTTA
  • 1/4 CUP SHREDDED PROVOLONE
  • 1 1/2 CUPS CRUSHED TOMATOES IN PUREE
  • 8 OZ ZITI, AL DENTE
  • 1/4 CUP GRATED ROMANO OR PARMESEAN
  • 1/2 CUP SHREDDEDSMOKED PROVOLONE

Method

  • Preheat Oven to 350
  • In a preheated nonstick skillet over medium heat saute olive oil, garlic, shallots, and sausage for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Add salt, pepper, eggplant and mushrooms; saute for another 1-2 minutes
  • Turn heat up to high, add wine and stir until evaporated. Add chicken stock and cook until slightly reduced. Return heat to medium and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Gently fold in basil, ricotta, mild provolone, and tomatoes. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Fold in cooked pasta and Romano or Parmesean cheese.
  • Transfer to casserole dish ( 9X13) and top with smoked provolone. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through. Let sit for 5 mins before serving.