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Creamy Zuppa Toscana Casserole Recipe Perfect for Dinner

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Inspired by the iconic Zuppa Toscana soup, this creamy casserole combines tender potatoes, rich sausage, and a bubbly cheese topping for a comforting one-pan dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, ground)
  • 4–5 Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 2 cups fresh kale, chopped and de-stemmed
  • 1 yellow onion, diced finely
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Remove sausage and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the diced onions until softened (about 3 minutes). Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Combine the cooked sausage with the onions and garlic. Stir in the chopped kale and cook until slightly wilted. Remove from heat.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom of the greased baking dish. Spread half of the sausage mixture on top, followed by half of the cream mixture. Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese.
  7. Repeat the layers: potatoes, sausage mixture, cream mixture, and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Top the casserole with shredded mozzarella cheese, covering the entire surface evenly.
  9. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Thinly slice potatoes for even cooking. Cover with foil initially to prevent over-browning. Customize with substitutions like spinach for kale or sweet potatoes for russets.

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Keywords: Zuppa Toscana, casserole, Italian dinner, comfort food, one-pan meal

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