Spinach and Sausage French Bread Boats

These Spinach and Sausage French Bread Boats were first made for my husband when he was still just my boyfriend twenty years ago. With that being said, I don’t have any pictures! Spinach and Sausage French Bread Boats are a quick and easy meal. Serve these alongside a salad if you are feeling frisky.

Spinach and Sausage French Bread Boats

1 package Italian sausage link (mild or hot)
1/2 white onion, diced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 TBSP minced garlic
Non-stick cooking spray
1 bag of baby spinach leaves
8oz ricotta cheese
8oz shredded mozzarella cheese
1 TBSP Italian seasoning
1 TSP red pepper flakes
salt & pepper
1 loaf French bread – sliced lengthwise and hollowed out
*don’t buy the skinny French baguette… you need a big fat loaf!*

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Remove sausage from casing. Brown in a skillet over medium heat. Drain. Add sausage back to the skillet and add onions and garlic. Cook 3-5 minutes. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
3. Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Add spinach to skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until wilted. Add to bowl with sausage and onion.
4. After the mixture cools for 4-5 minutes, add ricotta cheese to the bowl. Mix thoroughly.
5. Fill hollowed-out bread halves with mixture. Top one pizza with 1/2 seasoning and 1/2 cheese, repeat for other pizza.
6. Bake on pizza stone 12-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crust is crisp.