Eggplant Parmigiana with Sausage

Name: Eggplant Parmigiana with Sausage
Ingredients: 2 links hot or sweet Italian sausage (optional); 1 1/2 Cup water; 2 large Italian eggplants; 3 Tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 Bermuda onion, cut into large 2-inch pieces; 1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, halved; One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 2 large mozzarella balls, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/4 Cup coarsely chopped basil; 1/4 Cup coarsely chopped parsley; 16 Ounces ricotta