Christmas Giombotta

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2.In a large skillet, cook the sausage slices over medium heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3.In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.

4.Add the diced eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

5.Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

6.Transfer the vegetable and sausage mixture to a baking dish. Arrange the sausage slices on top of the vegetables.

7.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

8.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the sausages are cooked through.

9.Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

10.Serve the Christmas Giombotta hot and enjoy the festive flavors!