MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH SAUSAGES

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sausages image

My family loves this recipe. It's such a good all-around dish, either for sandwiches like these or served with hot cooked spaghetti.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 Italian sausage links (2 pounds)
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 large green pepper, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
8 brat buns, split
Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Place sausages in a large skillet; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain well. , Meanwhile, in a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the spaghetti sauce, water, tomato paste, green pepper, onion, cheese and parsley. Add sausages. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve in buns. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 29g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.