Italian Sloppy Joes

Mmmm, these are one of our family's all-time favorites.   This is another recipe I found many moons ago from a Taste of Home magazine.  (Many moons ago...  aka less children, more money, bigger and cleaner house, much duller life.)

Every time I say we're having these for supper, a general outcry of joy erupts.  It's so easy to make, so it's perfect for our family of seven.  Plus, it makes a ton, so there are lots of leftovers.  Score!

Ready?

(photo courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients

• 1 pound mild or sweet italian sausage
• 1 pound hot italian sausage
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 8 to 10 French or submarine rolls, split
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook sausage, garlic, green pepper and onion over medium heat until the sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Spoon about 1/2 cup onto each roll; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 8-10 servings.

*I have also used italian-seasoned ground turkey and it turns out just as yummy!  Either way, this recipe is a definite comfort food for our family.  You can use my bread machine Garlic Hoagie Roll recipe and I promise your family (parents, boyfriend, dogs, whatever) will love you forever.

This is linked up to Tuesday's Tasty Tidbits at Permanent Posies.