Pat's Stromboli Bread

Submitted by JackieOhNo!

"If you leave out the sausage, it makes an awesome vegetarian meal, too."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) semolina, bread loaf
• salt
• 2 bunches broccoli rabe, cut into 3-inch pieces
• 1 lb bulk spicy pork sausage or 1 lb spicy chicken sausage
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• pepper
• freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
• 2 cups shredded provolone cheese
• 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 8 thin slices mozzarella cheese

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut off the top quarter of the bread lengthwise and scoop out the bottom piece.
2. In a deep skillet, bring about 2 inches of water to a boil. Salt the water and add the broccoli rabe in batches, simmering for 5 m inutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3. Wipe out the skillet; add the olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, and heat over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, crumbling with a spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, if using.
4. Fill the bread shell with the sausage mixture. Top with the provolone, parmigiano, mozzarella and bread lid. Wrap the sandwich in foil and bake until the cheese is melted, 15 minutes. Cut into thick slices to serve.