My family loves these sandwiches, they are not the healthiest(you could probably substitute ground turkey sausage), but are great for a quick and easy meal. Oh, as a variation to the recipe, we like to somewhat hollow out the top part of the hoagie roll before adding the filling so it closes when filled up.
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 can black olives sliced
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
- 4 French or hoagie rolls, split
- 4 slices Mozzarella cheese
Preparation:
Italian Sausage Sandwich Directions
Crumble the Italian sausage into a skillet (if not bulk sausage, remove casings). Add chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until sausage is thoroughly cooked; pour off excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce and oregano. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Place roll bottoms on a paper towel-lined plates. Spoon some sausage mixture into hollowed out top. Top each with a slice of cheese and the bottom of the roll. Microwave, uncovered, on 100% power for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until cheese is just melted. Or, place foil-wrapped Italian sausage sandwiches on baking sheet and bake in at 350° for about 15 to 20 minutes. Italian sausage sandwich serves 4.
We prefer these made in the oven, but I left the microwave for those of you who prefer that method of cooking.
