"It tastes exactly like the classic......."
INGREDIENTS
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Bechamel:
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2 cups whole milk
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
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kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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Soup:
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12 slices bacon
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1 (8 oz.) package mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped
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1 yellow onion, finely chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 pounds ground sausage
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1 (6 oz.) package pepperoni
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1 (6 oz.) can sliced black olives, drained
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1 (20 oz.) can crushed tomatoes with basil
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 cup red pepper flakes
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2 cups Italian blend cheese (or 50/50 mozzarella and parmesan cheese)