ITALIAN SAUSAGE HOAGIES

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In southeastern Wisconsin, our cuisine is influenced by both Germans and Italians who immigrated to this area. When preparing this recipe, we usually substitute German bratwurst for the Italian sausage, so we blend the two influences with delicious results. -Craig Wachs, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

10 Italian sausage links
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 loaves French bread (20 inches)

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage in oil; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the spaghetti sauce, peppers, water, cheese, oregano and basil. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until sausage is no longer pink. , Slice each French bread lengthwise but not all of the way through; cut each loaf widthwise into five pieces. Fill each with sausage, peppers and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.