Italian Sausage Hoagies

Name: Italian Sausage Hoagies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 10 Italian sausage links; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce; 1/2 medium green pepper, julienned; 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 2 loaves French bread (20 inches)

In southeastern Wisconsin, our cuisine is influenced by both Germans and Italians who immigrated to this area. When preparing this recipe, we usually substitute German bratwurst for the Italian sausage, so we blend the two influences with delicious results. —Craig Wachs, Racine, Wisconsin

Ingredients

10 Italian sausage links
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 loaves French bread (20 inches)

Directions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage in oil; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the spaghetti sauce, peppers, water, cheese, oregano and basil. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until sausage is no longer pink.
Slice each French bread lengthwise but not all of the way through; cut each loaf widthwise into five pieces. Fill each with sausage, peppers and sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 509 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 1451mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein.

Originally published as Bratwurst Italiano in Quick Cooking May/June 2005

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Laurielovesben

Nov 27, 2013

WOW! YUM! I add a little sugar and 1/4 c red wine. My favorite spaghetti sauce to use with this recipe is Muir Glen, found in the organic section. Since finding this recipe, I've made it many times and it turns out delicious!
linsvin

Aug 8, 2011

Would I make this again, absolutely! With the leftovers I served it over pasta. Key is a good Italian sausage.
katlaydee3

Jul 11, 2011

I did not care for this very much. I think I prefer Italian sausage that are grillled instead.
DarlingStarling

Sep 5, 2010

Highly recommend giving this a try. I used teaspoons instead of tablespoons for the spices and added a sliced onion. Outstanding sandwich!
Classicrock

Feb 16, 2010

I like to substitute brats or hot dogs in this dish. Also, I use 2 tsps each of dried oregano and dried basil, NOT 2 Tbsp each. My finished dish is extremely flavorful - I would NOT want more than 2 tsps each of the dried herb amounts! -Lori in WI.
proediger1

Nov 14, 2009

This is a great recipe. You can use the leftovers to make pasta with sausage and peppers. Just slice leftover sausage and serve over pasta with leftover sauce and peppers. Two meals for the work of one!
linsvin

Mar 23, 2009

Looking for something that will impress the men? This recipe is excellent for "ANY" game! I love the slow cook method, making it look like I fussed all day...HA HA!