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D’Italiano® Nachos Italiano!

Prep Time:

20 Min.

Cook Time:

35 Min.

Total Time:

55 Min.

Servings:

12

Ingredients

  • 2 D’Italiano® Garlic Baguette
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small carrot, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
  • 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp. minced fresh basil or dried basil
  • 2 garlic cloves, halved
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

How to make

  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, carrot, garlic and red pepper flakes over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf. Stir in basil.
  • Bake D’Italiano ® Garlic Baguettes according to instructions on package and slice into 48 thin slices. Place back in oven to crisp.
  • Arrange toast on serving platters; top with beef mixture and cheese.
  • Serve immediately.