GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES

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Try these sausage sandwiches for a casual but hearty meal. Full of traditional Italian flavor, they're a snap to make. -Mike Yaeger, Brookings, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 large green peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
20 uncooked Italian sausage links
20 sandwich buns
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute peppers and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, sugar, basil, salt and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, grill sausages, covered, over medium heat for 10-16 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning occasionally. Serve on buns with sauce and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.