Name: Italian Sausage Quesadillas with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling -; 4 spicy Italian sausages -; 2 c. tomato sauce -; 1 clove garlic, grated -; 1 tbsp. chili powder -; 8 small flour tortillas -; 3 c. shredded Monterey Jack -; 1/2 c. crumbled Cotija cheese -; 1/2 c. chopped parsley -

Italian Sausage Quesadillas with Spicy Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients for - Italian Sausage Quesadillas with Spicy Tomato Sauce

1. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling -

2. 4 spicy Italian sausages -

3. 2 c. tomato sauce -

4. 1 clove garlic, grated -

5. 1 tbsp. chili powder -

6. 8 small flour tortillas -

7. 3 c. shredded Monterey Jack -

8. 1/2 c. crumbled Cotija cheese -

9. 1/2 c. chopped parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Italian Sausage Quesadillas with Spicy Tomato Sauce

1. Stage

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Prick sausages with a fork and brown on all sides until cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate to rest for 2 to 3 minutes, then cut into 1/4" slices on a diagonal. Set aside.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a sauce pan over medium heat, warm tomato sauce, garlic, and chili powder. Simmer for 2 minutes and keep warm.

3. Stage

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, drizzle olive oil and add 1 flour tortilla; fill half the tortilla with a handful of Monterey Jack, a layer of sliced sausages, and more cheese, then fold tortilla over to create a half moon. Cook until cheese is melted. Repeat for remaining tortillas.

4. Stage

Top each quesadilla with spicy tomato sauce and Cotija and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.