Italian Sub Sandwiches

Name: Italian Sub Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced; 2 medium sweet red peppers, thinly sliced; 2 medium green peppers, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 submarine sandwich buns (about 10 inches), split

I serve these sandwiches for a special party treat. The red and green peppers add color along with flavor.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
2 medium sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
2 medium green peppers, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
8 submarine sandwich buns (about 10 inches), split

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat just until no longer pink; drain. Add the onions, peppers and garlic. Cover and cook for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and oregano. Cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until tomatoes are cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, hollow out bottom of each roll, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. (Discard removed bread or save for another use.) Toast rolls. Fill with sausage mixture. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Originally published as Italian Sub Sandwiches in Country June/July 2004