HEARTY SAUSAGE STROMBOLI

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This hearty and comforting stromboli will get rave reviews from the whole gang. With a deliciously-seasoned filling and tender Italian bread, what's not to love? Debbie Brunssen - Randolph, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread
6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the sausage, beef, onion, mushrooms and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese, salt, oregano, garlic and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened. , Meanwhile, cut top third off loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). , Line bottom half with three mozzarella cheese slices; top with sausage mixture and remaining cheese. Replace bread top. Wrap sandwich loaf in foil. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 1016mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.