Mediterranean Vegetable Casserole
A hearty Mediterranean vegetable casserole layered with eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onions, and tomatoes, topped with savory sausages and melted cheeses. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, this dish offers rich flavors and wholesome ingredients in a comforting baked casserole.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil ⓘ
- 2 medium eggplant, sliced 1/4-inch ⓘ
- 6 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch ⓘ
- 2 green peppers, sliced ⓘ
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 6 fresh tomatoes, sliced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons oregano ⓘ
- salt and pepper to taste ⓘ
- 1 jar marinara sauce ⓘ
- 16 Italian sausages, cooked and sliced ⓘ
- sliced mozzarella cheese ⓘ
Instructions
- Pour olive oil into a 13 x 9-inch (or larger) pan.
- Layer the sliced eggplant, zucchini, onions, peppers, and tomatoes in the prepared pan, ending with eggplant slices.
- Season each layer with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Repeat the layering until all vegetables are used.
- Top the layered vegetables with cooked, sliced Italian sausages.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the top.
- Cover the casserole and bake at 350°F for one hour.
- Drain off some of the juices from the casserole.
- Top with sliced mozzarella and provolone cheeses.
- Return to the oven and bake until the cheeses are melted.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
423
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).