Old Chicagos Italian Nachos: 12 Amazing Flavor Combos

Old Chicago’s Italian Nachos are a delicious twist on traditional nachos, loaded with Italian flavors and a variety of toppings.

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Layer Tortilla Chips: Evenly spread a layer of tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet.
Add Italian Sausage: Distribute the crumbled Italian sausage over the chips, ensuring even coverage.
Add Pepperoni: Sprinkle the pepperoni slices over the sausage.
Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top of the sausage and pepperoni.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Prepare Toppings: While the nachos are baking, prepare your fresh toppings by chopping green onions and dicing tomatoes.
Remove from Oven: Once the cheese is melted, remove the nachos from the oven and let them cool for a minute.
Add Toppings: Drizzle the warm marinara sauce over the nachos and then add the chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives, if using.
Garnish: Finish with fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes for an extra kick, if desired.
Serve Immediately: Enjoy the nachos while they’re hot and fresh out of the oven!