ITALIAN SUB SANDWICHES

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I serve these sandwiches for a special party treat. The red and green peppers add color along with flavor. - Judy Long, Effingham, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
2 medium sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
2 medium green peppers, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
8 submarine sandwich buns (about 10 inches), split

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook sausage over medium heat just until no longer pink; drain. Add the onions, peppers and garlic. Cover and cook for until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and oregano. Cover and simmer until tomatoes are cooked, 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper., Meanwhile, hollow out bottom of each roll, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. (Discard removed bread or save for another use.) Toast rolls. Fill with sausage mixture. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.