ITALIAN QUESADILLAS

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
9 (8-inch-diameter) flour tortillas
3 cups shredded Fontina
3/4 cup jarred roasted red bell peppers, drained well and patted dry
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
1/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan, plus 3 tablespoons for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and sugar, and cook until the onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Season the onions, to taste, with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle some Fontina over half of a tortilla. Arrange some bell peppers and sauteed onions on top of the Fontina. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan. Sprinkle more Fontina over. Fold the clean half over the filling to cover and press gently to seal. Repeat with remaining tortillas evenly dividing the filling ingredients.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil on a heavy large griddle over medium heat. Working in batches, cook the quesadillas until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden brown, adding more oil as needed, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the quesadillas to baking sheets and keep them warm in the oven while cooking the remaining quesadillas.
  • Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Arrange them on a platter. Garnish the platter with parsley sprigs and serve.

Sani Student
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I can't wait to try these quesadillas. They look so good!


Sabbir Pro
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These quesadillas are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, gooey, and delicious.


Usman 1234
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes for quesadillas and this one is definitely a keeper.


mian Muhammad Zahid 252
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These quesadillas are amazing! The flavors are incredible and they're so easy to make.


Caitlin May
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I've made these quesadillas several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Mena Elkabany
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These Italian quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover pesto. They're also a fun and easy meal to make with kids.


Pajack Coper
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I made these quesadillas for dinner last night and they were delicious! My kids loved them too.


kwarteng J. Alfred TV
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These Italian quesadillas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Usman Jan
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I love the combination of flavors in these quesadillas. The pesto adds a nice savory flavor, while the mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes add a touch of sweetness.


Mr.nuggets HD
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The recipe was easy to follow and the quesadillas turned out perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Pakistani Loonda
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These Italian quesadillas were a hit with my family! The flavors of the pesto, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes were incredible together.