Rustica Recipe
Sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, vidalia onions, sliced cherry peppers and mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Meats
Vegetables
Dairy
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prep the Ingredients
Slice the mushrooms, Vidalia onion, and cherry peppers. Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and crumble it into small pieces.
- 2
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart while cooking.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
Add the sliced Vidalia onion, mushrooms, and cherry peppers to the skillet with the cooked sausage. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Add the Pepperoni
Stir in the pepperoni slices and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 5
Melt the Cheese
Reduce the heat to low, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sausage and vegetable mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it cook for about 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 6
Plate the Dish
Once the cheese is melted, remove the skillet from heat. Serve the Rustica warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
