Italian Hot Sausage Sandwiches

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4-5 Links of Hot Italian Pork or Chicken Sausage
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Large Onions, julienned
• 1 Large Green Bell Pepper, julienned
• 1 Large Red Bell Pepper, julienned
• 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
• 5 Small Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 2 Teaspoons Fresh Thyme
• 2 8 Ounce Cans Tomato Sauce
• 1/4 Cup Red Wine
• 2 Tablespoons Torn Basil
• 4-5 Soft French Rolls

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 7mins
Cooking time 37mins
Adapted from thedevilwearsparsley.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions For The Sausages
In a medium sized skillet, add the water, olive oil, and sausages, and turn to medium-high heat.
Turn the sausages frequently as they boil in the water, until all the water boils out, about 10 minutes.
Turn the heat down to medium, and continue to cook the sausage in the remaining oil to brown them, about 10 minutes. When finished cooking, turn off the heat, and set aside. For The Sauce
While the sausage cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat add the extra virgin olive oil, onions, peppers, salt, and pepper, cooking 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, and tomato sauce, cooking for about 7 minutes until reduced slightly.
Add the sausages to the pan full of sauce, along with any of their juices, and bring them up to temperature, cooking for about 5 minutes.
Finish the sauce by adding the red wine and basil, mixing well, then removing from the flame. To Assemble
Split the French rolls down the middle, and toast under the broiler for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Split one of the sausages down the middle, and place on the toasted bread, cut side down.
Add your desired amount of sauce on top of the sausage, top with the crown of the French roll, and enjoy!