Name: Loaded Italian Sheet Pan Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Family Favorites
Ingredients: 1 package (22oz) frozen waffle-cut fries; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 lbs sweet or hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed (about 2 links); 1-1/2 cups shredded Italian-blend cheese; 1 jar (24 ounces) RAGU® Kettle Cooked Marinara Sauce, divided; 1 cup multi-colored grape tomatoes, quartered; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions; 1/4 cup sliced black olives, drained; 1/2 cup pickled peppers, drained, chopped; 1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped

Loaded Italian Sheet Pan Fries

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Servings	Prep Time
8servings	15minutes

Cook Time

30minutes

Servings	Prep Time
8servings	15minutes

Cook Time

30minutes

Ingredients

1package (22oz) frozen waffle-cut fries
1teaspoon olive oil
1/2lbs sweet or hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed (about 2 links)
1-1/2cups shredded Italian-blend cheese
1jar (24 ounces) RAGU® Kettle Cooked Marinara Sauce, divided
1cup multi-colored grape tomatoes, quartered
1/4cup thinly sliced red onions
1/4cup sliced black olives, drained
1/2cup pickled peppers, drained, chopped
1/2cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

Bake fries on large rimmed baking sheet 5 min. less than directed on package.
Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Brown sausage, breakingup large pieces with a wooden spoon.
Sprinkle fries with cheese, cooked sausage and spoonfuls of 1-1/2 cups sauce. Bake 5min. or until cheese is melted and edges of fries are crisp. Top evenly with tomatoes,onions, olives, pickled peppers and basil. Serve with warmed remaining sauce fordipping.

Recipe Notes

Tips:

Pickled peppers such as cherry peppers, banana peppers, pepperoncini or giardiniera mix will give this dish a bright hit of acidity to cut through the richness of the fries. Try a variety from the olive bar in the deli section of the grocery store.