Sweet Carolina recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
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Sweet Carolina Recipe

inspired by

@sticksstones

Jun 29 2025

1h

Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Sweet Carolina in just 1h . Tomato sauce, Bradd’s sweet Italian sausage, roasted peppers, spinach, mozzarella, fresh ricotta, and parmesan

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Preparation

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare the Sausage

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sweet Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.

2. Add Vegetables

Add the roasted red peppers and fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

3. Combine with Tomato Sauce

Pour in the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

4. Assemble the Dish

In a baking dish, layer half of the sausage-tomato mixture, followed by dollops of fresh ricotta cheese. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the top. Repeat the layers with the remaining sausage-tomato mixture, ricotta, and finish with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

5. Bake

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the assembled dish for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

6. Serve

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Sweet Carolina!

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