Spicy Italian Meat Recipe

Name: Salvatori's Fort Wayne Southwests Spicy Italian Meat Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian ground sausage; 4 oz Pepperoni slices; 4 oz Capicola; 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup Mixed hot peppers (jalapeños, banana peppers, etc.); 1 cup Carrots, diced; 1 cup Cauliflower florets; 1 tbs Olive oil; 1 tbs White vinegar; 1 tsp Oregano; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; to taste Salt; 1 can (15 oz) Canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tbs Olive oil; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Oregano; 1 tsp Basil; to taste Salt

Inspired by Salvatori's Fort Wayne Southwest

Time1h

Serves4

Italian ground sausage, pepperoni, capicola, homemade giardiniera (spicy hot peppers), and mozzarella blend; served with a side of marinara

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Ingredients

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Meat and Cheese

1 lb Italian ground sausage

4 oz Pepperoni slices

4 oz Capicola

1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Giardiniera

1 cup Mixed hot peppers (jalapeños, banana peppers, etc.)

1 cup Carrots, diced

1 cup Cauliflower florets

1 tbs olive oil

1 tbs White vinegar

1 tsp Oregano

2 cloves Garlic, minced

to taste Celtic sea salt

Marinara Sauce

1 can (15 oz) Canned crushed tomatoes

1 tbs olive oil

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Basil

to taste Celtic sea salt

Method

Preparing the Giardiniera

Make the Giardiniera

In a bowl, combine the mixed hot peppers, diced carrots, cauliflower florets, olive oil, white vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well and let it sit for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Cooking the Meat

Cook the Sausage

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Italian ground sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 8-10 minutes.

Add Pepperoni and Capicola

Stir in the pepperoni slices and capicola to the skillet with the cooked sausage. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the meats are heated through.

Incorporate Giardiniera

Add the prepared giardiniera to the meat mixture and stir well. Cook for another 3-5 minutes to warm everything through.

Add Mozzarella

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat mixture, cover the skillet, and let it sit for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Making the Marinara Sauce

Prepare the Marinara Sauce

In a separate saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, and salt. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serving

Serve the Dish

Once everything is cooked, serve the spicy Italian meat mixture hot with a generous side of marinara sauce for dipping.