Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread (about 21" long), split lengthwise 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips 3/4 pound ricotta cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz.) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed 1 jar (14 oz.) RaguR Pizza QuickR Snack Sauce Green pepper rings for garnish (optional) Total time: 50 min
Directions:Preheat oven to 375?. Hollow out bread, leaving 1/2" rim; lightly toast on both sides. Set aside. In a medium skillet, thoroughly brown sausage. Add pepper and cook until peppers are tender; drain fat. In a medium bowl, combine cheeses, egg, basil, sausage and peppers. Top each piece of bread with 1/2 cup sauce. Evenly fill with sausage-cheese mixture. Top with remaining sauce. Garnish, if desired, with green pepper rings. Bake 30-35 minutes or until filling is set. |