Sausage, Onion, Pepper Sub

Christopher and I love my sausage, onion, pepper sub recipe so much that when I told him we were having them for supper, I swear I heard him weep.

When I was growing up, my family used to have sausages, onions and peppers a lot.  My mom would cut the sausages into one inch chunks and fry them in an electric fry pan with the sliced veggies.

Mmmmmm.

But I didn’t want to make it this way.  At least not yet because I wanted to cook my sausages in gravy instead of frying them like my mom did.

In any case, Christopher and I love slow cooked sausages in smooth gravy.  Who doesn’t?

So, I thought, let’s make a sausage, onion, pepper sub out of these delicious sausages and veggies!!

Interestingly, I figured out recently that I prefer to eat ‘messy’ subs with a fork and knife instead of picking them up.  But why am I surprised that I’ve engineered it this way? Perhaps because I didn’t realize how ingrained my distaste is for having dirty hands.

I’ve been very vocal about not liking to get my hands greasy or dirty. I will do it if I must, but if I can get away without sullying my hands, I will!

How Many Napkins?

You would probably laugh yourself silly if you saw me eat a sub like sausage, onion, pepper sub with my hands. Because I pick it up, take a bite and put the sub back down.  Then I pick up a napkin and wipe my hands. Repeat a million times or until the sub is gone.

The answer to how many napkins is going to be a secret because I don’t want you to think I’m strange.

Or at least, stranger than you already do.

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On to the Sausage, Onion, Pepper Sub

As is the case with my meatball sub recipe, although this method takes longer than if I were to fry the meat and veggies, it is well worth the extra time.

Why?  Because the sausages come out so soft, juicy and succulent!

Pictured above we have crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sausages and an onion.

So, I get my dutch oven and heat it on medium. Then I mince the onion and once the pan heats up, I add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Next, I add the onion and sauté it for 5 minutes. I also add 2 teaspoons garlic paste (the equivalent to 2 cloves of minced garlic), 1 tablespoon dried basil, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

I continue to sauté the onion/herb mix for another 2 minutes.

In the meantime, I open the cans of crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and add all three cans to the pan. I also add 2 (paste) cans of water to the tomatoes.

Lastly, I stir the gravy around and add a bay leaf.

Sausages Jump into the Pan

To begin with, I open the two packages of sausages and place them in the gravy! Then I lower the heat to a simmer and let it all cook for 6 hours. By the way, I usually start the gravy in the morning and it is ready by supper time.

I know, I know. That’s a long time. But as I said, this recipe is worth it.

And right before the sausages and gravy are ready, I start preparing the vegetables.

Veggie time!!

I slice the onion in thin rings and the pepper in slices.

Then I heat my wok on medium and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.

In go the veggies. At this point, it takes approximately 10 minutes to sauté the onion and pepper to perfection.

Let’s look at the gravy with the sausages in it.

But doesn’t it look flavorful?

I turn my oven on to broil.

I also get my rolls and cut one in half. Finally, I spoon some onion and pepper on the bread.

At this point, I cut two sausages in slices and place them on top of the vegetables. One sausage on each slice of bread.

Now for the gravy! But be generous!

I also add a slice of muenster cheese to each sub setup.

Time to stick them in the broiler. I stand there and watch them so the subs don’t burn. It takes about one minute.

Finally, it’s time to eat!! And they are SO DELISH!

I hope you enjoyed this recipe!

Please feel free to Yum the Recipe, Pin any photo to Pinterest and leave me a sausage loving comment just because you want to!

And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

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Sausage, Onion Pepper Sub

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

6 hrs 10 mins

Total Time

6 hrs 20 mins

 

Juicy and delicious, this sausage, onion pepper sub hits the spot!!

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 6 subs

Calories: 365 kcal

Author: Elaine @ Dishes Delish

Ingredients

Veggie

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion minced
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste or 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Gravy

• 56 ounces crushed tomatoes 2 cans
• 12 ounces tomato paste
• 12 ounces water use tomato paste can
• 1 bay leaf

Meat

• 22 sweet Italian sausages

Veggies

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion cut into thin rounds
• 1 bell pepper cut into slices

Extras

• 2 Crusty rolls
• 1 slice Munster cheese

Instructions

1. Heat Dutch oven on medium, add 2 tablespoons olive oil
2. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds or so
3. Add garlic, basil, salt and pepper and cook for 2 more minutes
4. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and two cans of water (use tomato paste can)
5. Add bay leaf
6. Bring to boil
7. Add sausages, making sure they are submerged and lower the heat to a simmer
8. Cook for 6 hours stirring every 30 minutes
9. Heat sauté pan or wok on medium and add 2 tablespoons olive oil
10. Add onion and pepper and sauté for 10 minutes
11. Turn oven to broil
12. Cut crusty roll in half
13. Spoon some cooked veggies on the roll, cut a sausage in pieces and add the meat on each half (one sausage each)
14. Spoon gravy on sausage
15. Place a piece of munster cheese on each slice of bread
16. Broil sub for 1 minute until cheese is melted
17. Plate
18. Cut into sub
19. Eat sub
20. Smile
21. Sigh
22. Enjoy

Recipe Notes

If you don't want it to take so long, you can always either bake your sausages on 375 for 20 minutes each side - so 40 minutes total.  I prefer my way. 🙂

Nutrition Facts

Sausage, Onion Pepper Sub

Amount Per Serving (1 Sub)

Calories 365 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 2mg 1%

Sodium 1472mg 61%

Potassium 1534mg 44%

Total Carbohydrates 57g 19%

Dietary Fiber 10g 40%

Sugars 21g

Protein 12g 24%

Vitamin A 41.3%

Vitamin C 80.5%

Calcium 18.8%

Iron 42.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.