"Melitzanes Me Loukanika" - Eggplant And Sausage Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) eggplant, diced
1 Tbsp. salt
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lb. sweet sausage, casings removed
1/2 lb. hot sausage, casings removed
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 to 2 Tbsp. Romano or Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 to 1 tsp. marjoram
1/2 to 1 tsp. thyme
salt and pepper
2 1/2 c. Ricotta cheese, drained
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 Tbsp. capers (chopped or whole)
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, diced
1/2 to 1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 to 1 tsp. dried marjoram
salt and pepper
12 sheets filo dough
3 c. unsalted butter, melted
1/3 c. olive oil

Preparation

Dice the eggplant, leaving the skin on.
Toss with salt and drain in a colander for 1 hour.
Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and cook the sausage until it has rendered its fat.
Drain.
In the same pan, cook the diced eggplant; add another tablespoon of olive oil and toss constantly.