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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, add the pancetta, and bring to medium-high heat.
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Cook the pancetta until it starts to brown and crisp on the edges, 6 to 8 minutes.
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Add the onions and season with salt.
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Continue cooking until the onions are soft and aromatic, about 5 minutes.
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Add the chopped mushroom stems, rosemary and garlic, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Remove from the heat and place in a mixing bowl to cool.
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Once cooled, add the sausage and breadcrumbs.
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Pour in 1 whisked egg and combine.
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Add another egg if the mixture is still dry.
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Make a 1- to 2-inch tester patty out of the stuffing mixture.
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In a small saute pan, heat a bit of oil and cook the patty until it's done.
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When cool enough, taste your tester patty to make sure it's delicious, if it's not, re-season.
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When your tester tastes fabulous, generously fill each mushroom cap with the stuffing mixture and arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup water into the pan to keep the mushrooms moist.
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Bake until the filling is cooked through and brown and crispy on the top, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Transfer to serving platters.