SAUSAGE-STUFFED LOAF

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I love to serve this hearty sandwich of sausage and ground beef in a zesty spaghetti stuffed inside of a loaf of French bread. Topped with melted cheese, it's a real crowd-pleaser every time. -Mary Koehler, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 Italian sausage links
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) chunky Italian-style tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon aniseed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausages over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper until beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato, tomato sauce and seasonings. Cut sausages in half lengthwise and slice; add to meat sauce. , Cut a wedge out of top of the bread, about 1 in. wide and three-fourths of the way through the loaf. Discard cut portion or save for another use. , Fill loaf with meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.