Urky Lurky

• 1 pound of your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine
• 1 head cauliflower or broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 pound Italian sausage, or other sausage or meat to your liking
• 4 ounces sliced pepperoni or salami, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, julienned
• 1 red or green bell pepper, julienned
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 8 ounces cubed mozzarella (fresh or regular both fine)
• 1/2 cup sliced, stuffed green olives
• 1/2 cup sliced, pitted black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• Finely grated Parmesan, for passing at the table

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. When boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
3. When the pasta is al dente, strain in a colander and return the pasta to the large pot.
4. Cover to keep warm.
5. While the pasta is cooking, bring another saucepan filled 2/3 full of salted water to a boil.
6. Add the cauliflower and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
7. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cauliflower to the pot with the pasta.and cover to keep warm.
8. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble the Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
9. Add the pepperoni and cook for 2 minutes, just to release a little of the fat.
10. Transfer the meats to the pot with the pasta and veggies and cover to keep warm.
11. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil to the hot pan along with the onions and bell peppers and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
12. Add the garlic, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
13. Using a spoon, transfer the sauteed onion mixture to the pasta pot.
14. Add the remaining olive oil, the cubed mozzarella cheese, green and black olives, and parsley to the pot and, using 2 large wooden spoons, toss to thoroughly combine.
15. Serve the pasta in a large bowl for everyone to help themselves.
16. Pass the cheese at the table.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/urky-lurky-recipe.html (may not work)