Italian Sausage Grinders

Name: Italian Sausage Grinders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 12 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1-1/2 cups water; 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes; 12 brat buns, split and toasted; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min. YIELD: 12 servings.

“This recipe has been in our family for more years than I would like to admit! It's quick and easy any time of the year. Anise seeds also make a great optional addition.” —Sally Yeagle, Burlington, Wisconsin

Ingredients

12 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups water
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
12 brat buns, split and toasted
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown sausages in oil; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste, tomato sauce, garlic, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
2. Serve sausages on buns with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 467 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1056mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.

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