Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach

Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach

Stephanie Foley

Provided by: Food&Wine

30 mins total 0 mins prep Full Screen

Servings

Using sausage in burgers is a smart shortcut, because the meat is already seasoned. Plus: F&W's Grilling Guide

Ingredients

• 10 ounce(s) baby spinach
• 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• 2 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon(s) anchovy paste, optional
• Salt
• 1 pound(s) sweet or hot Italian sausages, or a combination of both casings removed
• 4 slice(s) of provolone cheese
• 1/4 cup(s) sun-dried-tomato pesto
• 4 round ciabatta rolls, split and toasted

Directions

• 1. In a large skillet, bring 1/4 inch of water to a boil. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 1 minute; drain and press out as much water as possible. Wipe out the skillet.
• 2. In the same skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering. Add the garlic and anchovy paste and cook over high heat, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the spinach, season with salt and stir just until coated, about 10 seconds.
• 3. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Using slightly moistened hands, form the sausage meat into four 4-inch patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Brush the burgers with oil and grill over moderate heat until browned and crusty on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip the burgers. Top with the cheese and grill until the burgers are cooked through and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Spread the pesto on the rolls. Top with the burgers and spinach and serve.

• Filed under:
• Meat,
• American,
• Quick,
• Main Dish

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