Baked Potatoes with Sausage and Arugula Sauce

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by Giada De Laurentiis·published 2016-11-15

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Servings

4 servings

Total time

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Calories / serving

562 kcal

Ingredients (11)

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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilolive-oil
1 small onion, dicedonion
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepperpepper
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed or choppedgarlic
1/2 pound sweet or spicy Italian-style turkey sausage, casings removedsausage
1 1/2 cups tomato-basil or marinara sauce
3 cups baby arugula or spinach leavesarugula
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (4 ounces), at room temperaturemascarpone
1/2 cup grated Parmesanparmesan
4 baked russet potatoes, 8 to 10 ounces each (see Cook's Note)potato
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsleyparsley

Instructions (3 steps)

01In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the sausage and break up the meat into 1/2-inch pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and arugula. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the arugula has wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the mascarpone cheese and stir until the mixture forms a creamy sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.

03Cook's Note: To bake the potatoes: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Using a fork, prick the skins of the potatoes all over. Wrap each potato in foil and bake until tender, about 1 hour. To cook the potatoes in a microwave: Using a fork, prick the skins of the potatoes all over. Place 2 potatoes at a time on a dinner plate. Microwave on high for 8 minutes. Turn the potatoes over and microwave until soft, 6 to 8 more minutes.

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