Marcy DeKruyf Recipe Collection
Sausage, Pepper and Onion Sandwiches

5 pounds Italian sausage links
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon onion powder
4 large green bell peppers, thickly sliced
3 large onions, thickly sliced
25 (6 inch) Italian-style hoagie buns

Cut the sausages apart into individual links if necessary, place the sausage links into a large skillet over medium heat, and brown them on all sides. Set the sausages aside, reserving the pan drippings.
Pour the whole tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce into a large saucepan with a lid; stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a boil; add the cooked sausages, pan drippings, *green peppers, and onions.

*I did not add the green peppers and onions to the big pot. I sauteed them at serving time and let everyone add them to their sandwich as desired. I like to be able to taste them apart from the tomato mixture.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are very tender and the sauce has thickened, about 6 hours. Serve on Italian hoagie buns.

WARNING: This is a huge batch. Serves 25. We reduced it to serve 8.
You can go to the website(http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sausage-pepper-and-onion-sandwiches/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=sausage%2c%20pepper%20and%20onion%20sandwiches&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page) and it will calculate the ingredients for you if you change the serving amount.

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
6 Hrs 15 Min
Ready In:
6 Hrs 30 Min

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