Juicy burgers are topped with sauteed peppers in sauce & American cheese in these easy to make Tuscan inspired Giovanni Burgers...
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Something that I have really come to appreciate about my blogging over the years is that it affords me the opportunity to share with you all some of my family's most cherished recipes and local favorites from my hometown and state.
The North Central area of West Virginia has a rich & flavorful history of Italian immigrants, and the local food scene here definitely reflects that deep Italian influence. One item that you are sure to find on the menu of just about any local, family owned restaurant or eatery in this area is a Giovanni Burger.
A Giovanni Burger is the perfect melding of Italian influence, American classics, and resourcefulness in producing a delicious sandwich that is also budget friendly.
Traditionally a Giovanni is a grilled hamburger topped with American cheese & locally made peppers in sauce that is sandwiched between two slices of thickly sliced & toasted Italian bread or Texas toast.
Since I know that the homemade sauce & peppers is something that is local to my area, I decided why not make a version of the Giovanni with my one of my favorite Tuscan Inspired Bertolli sauces that just about anyone could pick up at their local Kroger no matter which state that they happen to live in? ;)
The Bertolli Tomato & Basil Sauce worked perfectly with the fresh, sauteed peppers to make this Giovanni Burger taste exactly like the ones that I have ordered from local restaurants and diners near me...
You just cannot beat a good hometown classic, folks. The juicy burger topped with melted American cheese and the sauteed peppers with the Bertolli Tomato & Basil Sauce really brought this local (and family!) favorite to the next level.
And the best part? There is no need for you to pack up the car and make a trek to my home state for the ingredients! You can just swing by your local Kroger to pick up your favorite Tuscan Inspired Bertolli sauce. :)
What is your favorite way to use Tuscan Inspired Bertolli sauces in your everyday dinner recipes?
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bertolli®. The opinions and text are all mine.
