Super-Stuffed French Bread Pizza Rustica Recipe

Name: Super-Stuffed French Bread Pizza Rustica
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach; 1 loaf French bread (2 feet long); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 lb sweet sopressata, sliced thick from the deli and chopped; 3 -4 ounces pepperoni, chopped; 10 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese; 10 ounces shredded provolone cheese; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 loaf French bread (2 feet long)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 lb sweet sopressata, sliced thick from the deli and chopped
3 -4 ounces pepperoni, chopped
10 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
10 ounces shredded provolone cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0; defrost spinach in the microwave, 6 minutes on high; wring spinach dry in a clean kitchen towel.
2
Split bread lengthwise and hollow it out; cut in half crosswise, making 4 shells for pizzas.
3
Heat a skillet over med-high heat; add in olive oil, then the sausage; brown and crumble sausage using a wooden spoon.
4
Add in bell pepper, onions, and garlic; cook 3-5 minutes, then add in the spinach.
5
Remove pan from heat; season with salt and pepper; transfer mixture to a bowl.
6
Mix the sausage mixture with the ricotta, parmesan, sopressata, and pepperoni.
7
Fill pizzas with the mixture; top with mounded mozzarella and provolone cheese.
8
Place pizzas on a cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles and bread is super crisp.
9
Top pizzas with oregano and hot pepper flakes; serve immediately.

845

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, 1 loaf French bread (2 feet long), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Super-Stuffed French Bread Pizza Rustica falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Super-Stuffed French Bread Pizza Rustica

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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