Hearty sausage Stromboli

By brider

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1/4 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon diced oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
• 1 loaf Italian bread
• 6 slices part skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet cook the sausage, beef, onion, mushrooms and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain well. Stir in the water, tomato paste, parmesan cheese, salt, oregano, garlic and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes or until thickened. Meanwhile cut top third off loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a ½ shell. Line bottom half with three mozzarella cheese slices; top with sausage mixture and remaining cheese. Replace bread top. Wrap sandwich loaf in foil. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.