Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Sandwiches

If you have a hankering for a sausage sandwich with peppers and onions that's reminiscent of your favorite fair food, try this big-batch recipe!

• 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 sausages apart into individual links if necessary. Cook links in a large skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides. Set sausages aside and reserve the pan drippings.

Step 2

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