Super-Stuffed French Bread Pizza Rustica |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 42 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Rachael Ray Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach |
1 loaf french bread (2 feet long) |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
1 lb sweet italian sausage |
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
1 small onion, chopped |
2 large garlic cloves, chopped |
salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/2 lb sweet sopressata, sliced thick from the deli and chopped |
3 -4 ounces pepperoni, chopped |
10 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese |
10 ounces shredded provolone cheese |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°; defrost spinach in the microwave, 6 minutes on high; wring spinach dry in a clean kitchen towel.
2. Split bread lengthwise and hollow it out; cut in half crosswise, making 4 shells for pizzas.
3. Heat a skillet over med-high heat; add in olive oil, then the sausage; brown and crumble sausage using a wooden spoon.
4. Add in bell pepper, onions, and garlic; cook 3-5 minutes, then add in the spinach.
5. Remove pan from heat; season with salt and pepper; transfer mixture to a bowl.
6. Mix the sausage mixture with the ricotta, parmesan, sopressata, and pepperoni.
7. Fill pizzas with the mixture; top with mounded mozzarella and provolone cheese.
8. Place pizzas on a cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles and bread is super crisp.
9. Top pizzas with oregano and hot pepper flakes; serve immediately.
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