Baked Italian Sausage & Veggies Sandwich

Serves 12
3 pounds sweet Italian sausages, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium onions, sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into 2-inch long strips
1 medium red pepper, cut into 2-inch long strips
1 medium yellow or orange pepper, cut into 2-inch long strips
1 (4 pound 4 ounce) prepared/jarred Italian sauce or marinara
12 -24 slices Provolone cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
12 (6 inch) Italian-style hoagie buns, ciabatta or focaccia bread, split and toasted

Directions

1. Put the sausage in a 16 ½ x 12 x 2 ½ inch disposable foil pan.
2. Bake at 425 degrees F for 45 minutes or until the sausage is browned. Carefully pour off juices that are in the pan.
3. Stir in the pasta sauce, peppers and onions. Add salt and pepper if needed. Cover the pan.
4. Bake for 45 minutes more or until the sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
5. Spoon the sausage, sauce and pepper mixture among the roll halves. Top with one or two slices of Provolone cheese and remaining roll halves.
6. Serve hot.
While this recipe calls for baked sausage and Italian vegetables, you can try grilling the main ingredients for a smoky, sweet, char.