Italian Sausage & Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sausage
Cheese Mixture
Toppings
Method
Sausage Preparation
- 1
Cook the Sausage
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
Cheese Mixture Preparation
- 2
Combine Cheese Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated and creamy.
Assembly
- 3
Layer the Ingredients
In a baking dish, spread half of the cheese mixture evenly at the bottom. Top with the cooked sausage, then add the remaining cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and chopped basil.
Baking
- 4
Bake the Dish
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the assembled dish in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
