Sporkie Recipe
Sweet Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano & house-made tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the sweet Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Mix in the Tomato Sauce
Pour in the house-made tomato sauce and stir to combine. Let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh basil.
- 4
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Pecorino Romano. Mix well.
- 5
Assemble the Sporkie
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce mixture on the bottom. Layer half of the cheese mixture, followed by half of the sausage and sauce mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining sauce on top.
- 6
Top with Cheese
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheese on top.
- 7
Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- 8
Serve
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
