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Mediterranean Meatball Ratatouille

Yield: Makes 6 (1-2/3 cups) servings



Ingredients:



1pound bulk mild Italian sausage

1package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms

1small eggplant, diced

1zucchini, diced

1/2cup chopped onion

1clove garlic, minced

1teaspoon dried oregano, divided

1teaspoon salt, divided

1/2teaspoon black pepper, divided

2tomatoes, diced

1tablespoon tomato paste

2tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1teaspoon fresh lemon juice









Preparation:





1.Shape sausage into 1-inch meatballs. Brown meatballs in large skillet over medium heat. Place half the meatballs in 5-quart slow cooker. Add half each of mushrooms, eggplant and zucchini. Top with onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.2.Add remaining meatballs, mushrooms, eggplant and zucchini, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours.3.Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Cover; cook on LOW 15 minutes. Stir in basil and lemon juice; serve.