Melitzanes Me Loukanika - Eggplant And Sausage Pie

• 1 (1 lb.) eggplant, diced
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 lb. sweet sausage, casings removed
• 1/2 lb. hot sausage, casings removed
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 to 2 Tbsp. Romano or Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. marjoram
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. thyme
• salt and pepper
• 2 1/2 c. Ricotta cheese, drained
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 3 Tbsp. capers (chopped or whole)
• 1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, diced
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. dried marjoram
• salt and pepper
• 12 sheets filo dough
• 3 c. unsalted butter, melted
• 1/3 c. olive oil

1. Dice the eggplant, leaving the skin on.
2. Toss with salt and drain in a colander for 1 hour.
3. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and cook the sausage until it has rendered its fat.
5. Drain.
6. In the same pan, cook the diced eggplant; add another tablespoon of olive oil and toss constantly.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=281128 (may not work)