Spicy Ratatouille with Sausage & Spaghetti

By Terri Rountree
@Nana2anz

I came up with this recipe using a classic ratatouille recipe and adding hot Italian sausage and serving over spaghetti. Enjoy!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

1 Hr

Method:

Stove Top

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

Ingredients

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.

How to Make Spicy Ratatouille with Sausage & Spaghetti

Step-by-Step

1Heat 12" skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and Italian sausage (without casing).
2Chop 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.
3Meanwhile, 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.
4Make spaghetti according to directions. Drain and add olive oil or butter to pasta to prevent sticking. Serve sausage mixture over pasta.