Sundried Tomato Chicken Sausage Ragu with Roasted Eggplant and Tomato |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Sundried tomato chicken sausage adds extra flavor to this roasted vegetable dish. Ingredients:
1 (12 ounce) package al fresco® sundried tomato chicken sausage, sliced on the bias, 1/4 inch |
2 cups eggplant, cut into 1/4 - 1/2-inch dices |
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half |
1 large red pepper, cut into 1 inch dices |
1 cup white onion, sliced 1/8 inch thick |
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely chopped |
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/4 cup red wine |
1 cup pasta sauce, sundried tomato and herb |
1/4 cup low fat, low sodium chicken broth |
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves |
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato halves, thinly sliced |
extra virgin olive oil cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Mix the eggplant, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and onions together on the pan.
3. Blend the minced garlic with 2 tablespoon of the olive oil and black pepper. Pour over the vegetables, toss to coat.
4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until nicely browned and the eggplant is tender. Set aside.
5. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Brown the sundried tomato chicken sausage slices.
6. Add the red wine, cook 1 minute, add the pasta sauce, chicken broth, chopped basil and sundried tomatoes.
7. Reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes.
8. Serve immediately with the roasted vegetables, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
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