Italian Sloppy Joes
Made with sausage, peppers, marinara and mozzarella, our Italian Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the classic American version of this iconic sandwich.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage casings removed
- 4 to rpedo rolls 6-inch
- Olive oil
- Dried oregano
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 green bell pepper cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 red bell pepper cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3/4 cup [marinara] or spaghetti sauce
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Arrange the torpedo rolls on the baking sheet and cut a slit in the top of each roll, being careful not to slice all the way through the bottom.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with a bit of olive oil, sprinkle with dried oregano and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the sausage and brown lightly, breaking up large chunks into small pieces as the meat cooks.
Tip: A potato masher is a great tool to use for breaking up ground meat and sausage. - Drain any excess fat from the pan, then add the onion and sauté until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and bell peppers and continue cooking until the peppers are crisp tender, 3 to 4 minutes longer.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and balsamic vinegar, cover and continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the rolls and top each with 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella.
- Bake the sandwiches until the cheese has melted and the rolls are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 392 | Total Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1159mg | Carbohydrates: 27g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Protein: 27g