Eggplant And Sweet Sausage Bake

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 lb.)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the sausage and cook until brown.
4. Add the eggplant, salt, cayenne, and black pepper.
5. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly soft.
6. Add the onions, bell peppers, and celery and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly wilted.
7. Add the thyme, oregano, and garlic.
8. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
9. Add the chicken stock and parsley and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring.
10. Remove from the heat and add the bread crumbs and cheese.
11. Mix well.
12. Spoon into a casserole dish and bake for about 45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
13. Serve hot.

olive oil, sweet italian sausage, eggplant, salt, cayenne, fresh ground black pepper, onion, bell pepper, celery, thyme, oregano, garlic, chicken stock, fresh parsley, breadcrumb, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/eggplant-and-sweet-sausage-bake-308168 (may not work)