mushroom pesto burger italiano

Ingredients For mushroom pesto burger italiano

• 1-1/2 lb

  ground turkey
• 1/2 lb

  spicy italian sausage, casing removed
• 1/4 c

  red onion, chopped
• 2 clove

  garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp

  kosher or sea salt
• 1/2 tsp

  fresh ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp

  fresh chopped basil
• 1 Tbsp

  fresh chopped oregano
• 1 tsp

  crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 c

  italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 c

  grated romano-pecorino cheese
• 2 Tbsp

  olive oil, extra virgin
• PESTO
• 1/2 c

  fire roasted peppers, rough chopped
• 1 c

  fresh basil, stems removed
• 1 c

  flat leaf parsley, stems removed
• 1/3 c

  toasted pine nuts
• 1/2 c

  grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp

  kosher or sea salt
• 1/2 c

  olive oil, extra virgin, divided
• MUSHROOM/OLIVE MIXTURE
• 1-1/2 c

  sliced baby portabella mushrooms
• 1/4 tsp

  kosher or sea salt
• 1/4 tsp

  fresh ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp

  butter, unsalted
• 1/4 c

  maranara or pasta sauce
• 1/4 c

  red wine
• 1/4 c

  chopped kalmata olives
• SANDWICHES
• 6

  ciabatta rolls
• 12 slice

  provolone cheese
• 6 sheet

  large tomatoes
• 6 lg

  romaine lettuce leaves, torn in half