In a large skillet, bring the marinara sauce, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes to a low boil. Simmer while cooking sausage ... Slice eggplant around 1/4-inch ...

Treat yourself to this comforting Italian classic, where crispy layers of breaded eggplant meet melted mozzarella and rich marinara for a heartwarming meal. Nothing says Italian comfort food quite ...

This is one of those recipes ... s replaced by eggplant, which lends a unique, umami flavour. The eggplant casserole is similar to parmigiana, one of the most beloved dishes of Italian cuisine.