Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Sandwiches

If you can't get to the fairgrounds or your favorite Italian eatery, make these Italian sausage and pepper sandwiches at home. This recipe makes enough for a crowd.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 6 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 479 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 5 pounds Italian sausage links
• 4 large green bell peppers, thickly sliced
• 3 large onions, thickly sliced
• 25 (6 inch) Italian-style hoagie buns
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut the sausages apart into individual links if necessary, place the sausage links into a large skillet over medium heat, and brown them on all sides. Set the sausages aside, reserving the pan drippings.

Step 2

Pour the whole tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce into a large saucepan with a lid; stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a boil; add the cooked sausages, pan drippings, green peppers, and onions. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are very tender and the sauce has thickened, about 6 hours. Serve on Italian hoagie buns.