sausage grinder

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 italian sausage links
• 1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce for dipping
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
• 1 goat horn pepper or other hot green chile, sliced
• 4 italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise
• 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup garlic basil spread, divided (see footnote for recipe link)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring a large pot of water to a boil; add sausages and cook until no longer pink inside, 10 to 12 minutes. drain and set aside.
• place marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to low and keep warm until sandwiches are ready.
• heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and goat horn pepper in the hot oil until onion softens and begins to turn golden, 7 to 8 minutes. remove onion mixture to a plate and set aside.
• place sausages in the hot skillet and cook, turning frequently, until warmed through and browned all over, about 10 minutes.
• spread each hoagie bun with 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese and 1 tablespoon garlic basil spread. place two sausages on top and spoon over the onion mixture. sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. transfer the marinara sauce to small bowls for dipping.