Barese Recipe
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, rapini, spicy Italian sausage, sweet red cherry tomatoes, spicy E.V.O.O.
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Toppings
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add San Marzano tomatoes (crushed), salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- 3
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Toppings Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Rapini
In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch the rapini for about 2-3 minutes until bright green. Drain and shock in ice water, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Cook the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, remove the casing from the spicy Italian sausage and crumble it into the pan. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them with extra virgin olive oil and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Assembly
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Assemble the Dish
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Spread a layer of the prepared tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- 8
Top with cooked sausage, blanched rapini, and halved cherry tomatoes. Tear the mozzarella into pieces and scatter over the top.
- 9
Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and place in the oven. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
