ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS

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Local fairs in these parts are famous for sausage and pepper sandwiches. I came up with my own baked recipe so our friends and family could get a taste year-round. -Becki Clemetson, Sharpsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

5 Hungarian wax peppers
1 large sweet yellow pepper
1 large sweet red pepper
2 medium sweet onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
8 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
8 hoagie buns, split

Steps:

Seed wax peppers if desired; cut wax and bell peppers into 2-in. pieces. In a large skillet, saute peppers and onions in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, garlic, bay leaves and seasonings; heat through., Meanwhile, in another large skillet, brown sausages. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with pepper mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard bay leaves. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.