Using a 1:1 ratio of ground chuck and hot Italian sausage ... basil or arugula. This recipe includes a good trick to steal for later: To melt the cheese on top of the patties without overcooking ...

Even for American classics like burger patties, de Laurentiis finds a way to add some Italian flare. In her recipe for Caprese ... to round out the umami-rich beef. With an abundance of basil ...