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Quick Italian Sausage Sandwiches

For a casual but hearty meal, try these saucy subs created by our Test Kitchen. Full of traditional Italian flavor, these sandwiches are a snap to make.

2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

2 Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage links (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup water
1 small green pepper, cut into strips
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 brat buns, split and toasted
2 tablespoons shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions

Place sausages and water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce
heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; cook 5-10 minutes
longer or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove sausages and
keep warm.
In the same skillet, saute pepper and onion in oil until tender.
Return sausages to pan. Stir in spaghetti sauce and basil; heat
through. Serve sausages on buns with sauce and cheese. Yield: 2
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich equals 552 calories,

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Quick Italian Sausage Sandwiches (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 28 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 1,532 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.