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Italian Sausage Sandwiches
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Italian Sausage Sandwiches

These Italian sausage sandwiches are my go-to, big event, messy, eat-too-much-of-them sandwiches.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Italian, sandwich, sausage
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 331kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil
  • 10 sweet Italian sausages in casings
  • 2 medium red bell peppers cut in strips
  • 2 medium green bell peppers cut in strips
  • 1 large sweet onion cut in strips
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 48 ounces tomato sauce
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Hot sauce to taste
  • 10 Hoagie buns
  • 2 cups Italian cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sausages and brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
  • Add in the peppers and onion and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook until just starting to get tender.
  • Add the tomato sauce and paste, Stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add in the sugar, Italian seasoning, and hot sauce, to taste. Stir well.
  • Add the sausages and any juices back to the pot. Cook, simmering for at least an hour.
  • Lightly toast the buns. Serve sausages in buns topped with plenty of sauce, topped with cheese. Place under the broiler for a minute or two to brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1198mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1691IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 13mg