Category: Italian
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Halloween Pizza Skulls

Ingredients: 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pizza dough1 cup pizza sauce1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices1/2 cup cooked sausage crumbles (optional)1/4 cup chopped bell peppers1/4 cup sliced black olives1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)Halloween skull-shaped baking molds or muffin tinsInstructions: Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly…
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Portobella Pizzettas

Yield: 24 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper 12 portabella mushrooms (3 to 4 in diameter) 2 medium tomatoes, large dice 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted salt 1 Thaw spinach and press out liquid, finely…
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Baked Cannelloni

Ingredients:1 pound Italian Sausage – if links, removed from casing2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, finely chopped…4 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped12 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed or shredded2 egg yolks6 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons flour3 cups whole milk (not skim)12 Cannelloni pasta shells1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded1 teaspoon dried oreganoDirections:Make the filling: In…
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SAUSAGE & SPINACH CALZONES

Ingredients1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage3 cups fresh baby spinach1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1/4 teaspoon pepperPizza sauce, optional Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes; drain. Add spinach; cook and stir…
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Blooming Quesadilla Ring

Ingredients2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (can also use ground beef)1 onion, chopped1 red bell pepper, chopped1 jalapeño, chopped1 cup taco sauce20 taco-size tortillas3 cups shredded cheddar cheese3 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese DirectionsPreheat the oven to 375˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, add the chicken, onion, red bell…
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THE PIZZA BURGER PIE

What You’ll Need :1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef1 large onion,chopped (1 cup)1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup shreddedCheddar cheese (4 oz)1/2 cup Original Bisquick™️ mix1 cup milk2 eggsHow to make it :Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to…
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HOMEMADE CHICAGO STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA

INGREDIENTSFor the Dough:3¼ cups all-purpose flour½ cup yellow cornmeal1½ teaspoons salt2 teaspoons sugar2¼ teaspoons instant yeast1¼ cups water, room temperature3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1 teaspoon + 4 tablespoons olive oil, dividedFor the Sauce:2 tablespoons unsalted butter¼ cup grated onion¼ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon salt2 garlic cloves, minced1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes¼…
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Mexican Spaghetti Bake Casserole

Ingredients:1 box spaghetti1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey1/2 onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 can enchilada sauce1 can tomato soup1 sm. can diced green chiles1/4 – 1/2 tsp. chipotle powder1/2 tsp. cumin3 1/2 C. shredded cheese (I used Monterey Jack)4 wedges Laughing Cow Queso Fresco & Chipotle cheese (opt., but good)Garnish with sliced olives, diced tomatoes and…
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SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI SAUCE

INGREDIENTS1 yellow onion4 cloves garlic2 28oz. cans crushed tomatoes 1 6oz. can tomato paste1 Tbsp dried basil 1.5 tsp dried oregano 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar4 Tbsp butter1 tsp salt (or to taste) INSTRUCTIONSDice the onion and mince the garlic. Place both in a 3 quart or larger slow cooker.Add the crushed…
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Quick + Easy Cheesy Baked Skillet Pasta

Ingredients1 pound gemelli pasta or other short cut pasta1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves large garlic minced1 ounce can san marzano whole peeled tomatoes 281 teaspoon dried basil2 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon crushed red pepper1/2 cup of marinara sauce plus more if desiredpinch of saltpinch of pepper1 1/2 cups shredded gouda cheese1 cup…
