Barilla Italian 7-Layer Pesto Dip

Name: Barilla Italian 7-Layer Pesto Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto sauce; 1 Pound fresh whole-milk mozzarella cheese, sliced and drained well; ½ Cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 Pound Italian Sausage; 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; ½ Cup tomato sauce; 1 Pound whole-milk ricotta cheese, drained well; 1 8- Ounce jar roasted red peppers, chopped, and drained well; 1 Cup Arugula; 1 Cup baby spinach; 1 12- Ounce jar artichoke hearts, chopped and drained well; ½ Cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; ¾ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; ¼ Cup fresh basil leaves; 1 Baguette, sliced on the bias; 1 Whole grain baguette, sliced on the bias; To taste Sea salt and black pepper

45 minutes

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Looking for snack ideas for the big game? Try this delicious Italian 7-Layer Dip with Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto. Made with fresh and shelf stable ingredients, this easy 7 layer dip recipe has something everyone at the party will love. Whether you are looking for snacks for the big game, or need simple appetizers for a crowd, this dip is perfect to add to your table. Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto uses fragrant Italian basil, and freshly grated Italian cheeses adding Italian twist to this dish.

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Ingredients

8 servings

1Jar Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto sauce

1Pound fresh whole-milk mozzarella cheese, sliced and drained well

½Cup extra virgin olive oil, divided

1Pound Italian Sausage

1Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

½Cup tomato sauce

1Pound whole-milk ricotta cheese, drained well

18- Ounce jar roasted red peppers, chopped, and drained well

1Cup Arugula

1Cup baby spinach

112- Ounce jar artichoke hearts, chopped and drained well

½Cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

¾Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

¼Cup fresh basil leaves

1Baguette, sliced on the bias

1Whole grain baguette, sliced on the bias

To tasteSea salt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425° F.

Step 2

Spray medium-sized baking dish/bowl with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium heat add 1 teaspoon olive oil and Italian sausage. Season and cook for 2-3 min. or until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet add 1 teaspoon olive oil, arugula and spinach, wilt and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet add 1 teaspoon olive oil and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 min., add tomato sauce, and set aside.

Step 6

Assemble bowl with 7 layers. Sliced mozzarella, cherry tomatoes with Italian sausage, pesto, ricotta, roasted red peppers, arugula/spinach, and the final layer artichoke hearts/shredded mozzarella/Parmigiano.

Step 7

Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then 5 additional minutes uncovered or until browned.

Step 8

Meanwhile, drizzle bread with remaining olive oil. Bake for 4-5 min. so bread and dip are finished at the same time. Garnish with basil leaves.

Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce

Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. It is a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes your whole family will enjoy. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano. Barilla’s Rustic Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like with fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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