Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage on medium-high heat. Start breaking up the sausage into fine crumbles with a wooden spoon. Add salt and pepper.

Add the onion and bell pepper to the sausage.

After onions and peppers turn translucent, add in pepper flakes and garlic. Continue cooking for 2 – 3 minutes.

Once the garlic smells fragrant, add tomato sauce and water. Reduce the heat to medium and low until the mixture comes to a slow simmer.

Add paprika, garlic, oregano, and basil to the sauce. Let simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat. ~Taste for seasoning, then add Pecorino Romano. Let the mixture cool for 5 – 10 minutes.

Sprinkle 1 tbsp mozzarella into the center of each tortilla and spoon ¾ cup of the sausage mix, then sprinkle each puff with more cheese.

Fold the tortilla around the large sides, like an envelope, and then evenly fold the ends one over the other, forming a rectangle. Place puffs folded side down onto a sheet tray while you repeat with the rest.

Drizzle olive oil over each puff and bake for 18 – 20 minutes, or until the puff is golden.

Allow to cool on a cooling rack, folded side up.

ENJOY!