Works Recipe
Marinara, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Sausage, Grilled Onions & Peppers, Fresh Basil
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Cheese
Meats
Vegetables
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the medium onion and bell pepper into thin strips.
- 2
Cook the Sausage
Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and crumble it into a skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Assembling the Dish
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 5
Spread Marinara Sauce
In a baking dish, spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom.
- 6
Add Sausage and Vegetables
Layer the cooked sausage, sautéed onions, and bell peppers over the marinara sauce.
- 7
Add Pepperoni
Distribute the pepperoni evenly over the sausage and vegetables.
- 8
Add Mozzarella Cheese
Sprinkle 2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top of the pepperoni.
- 9
Top with Marinara Sauce
Drizzle the remaining marinara sauce over the cheese.
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Garnish with Basil
Once removed from the oven, sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top before serving.