Urkey Lurkey

Name: Urkey Lurkey
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta; 1 head cauliflower or 1 head broccoli; 1 lb Italian sausage; 4 ounces salami or 4 ounces pepperoni; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion; 1 bell pepper, julienned; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 16 ounces mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup sliced green olives; 1/2 cup sliced black olives; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

16 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 lb pasta
1 head cauliflower or 1 head broccoli
1 lb Italian sausage
4 ounces salami or 4 ounces pepperoni
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion
1 bell pepper, julienned
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16 ounces mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Bring a pot of salted water to boil, and cook pasta according to directions. Strain and place in large pot or pasta dish, cover.
2

Bring another pot of salted water to boil, and cook cauliflower, broccoli, or both, until tender crisp(about 5 minutes). Using slotted spoon, transfer to pot with pasta and cover.
3

Meanwhile, in a skillet over med/high, crumble and cook Italian sausage until browned and cooked though. Add pepperoni/salami and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer meats to pot with pasta and cover.
4

Add 1 1/2 TBS olive oil to a hot skillet with onions and bell peppers, and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper, and cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Using spoon, transfer to pasta pot.
5

Add olive oil, cubed cheese, green and black olives, and parsley to pot. Toss to thoroughly combine. Serve in large bowl.