This classic Italian-American dish is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Serve it in toasted hoagie buns with melted cheese for the ultimate comfort meal!
📝 Ingredients:
- 🥄 2 tablespoons oil
- 🌭 2 lbs sweet Italian sausage links
- 🌶️ 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 🧅 2 onions, sliced
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 🥫 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 🍅 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 🌿 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 🧅 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 🍯 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 🥖 Hoagie buns
- 🧀 Provolone cheese slices
- 🧀 Parmesan cheese
📋 Directions:
- 🌭 Brown the Sausages:
Add oil to a large skillet over high heat. Brown the sausages well on all sides until golden. Remove to a platter and set aside. - 🌶️ Cook the Vegetables:
In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sauté for about 5 minutes, letting them develop a light brown color. - 🧄 Add Garlic and Combine:
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute. Return the sausages to the pan and add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, salt, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and brown sugar. - 🍲 Simmer:
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the sausages are fully cooked and tender. - 🥖 Prepare the Hoagie Buns:
Toast the hoagie buns on both sides. Place a slice of provolone cheese inside each bun and broil until the cheese melts. - 🍽️ Assemble and Serve:
Add the sausages, peppers, and onions to each hoagie. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese and serve with extra tomato sauce on the side for dipping.
📊 Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 1 hour
⏳ Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~450 kcal per serving
🍽️ Servings: 6
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