Uptown Sweet and Spicy Sausage Hoagies Recipe

Name: Uptown Sweet and Spicy Sausage Hoagies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 1 lb hot Italian sausage; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 large garlic cloves, crushed; 2 large red onions, thinly sliced; 2 cubanelle peppers, seeded and thinly sliced; 2 red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced; 6 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves coarsely chopped (discard stems); ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; salt; black pepper; 6 crusty semolina submarine rolls; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) cansliced beets, drained and cut into sticks (I don't like canned beets, so I leave this out); 8 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled; 4 cups arugula, stemmed and coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 lb hot Italian sausage
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, crushed
2 large red onions, thinly sliced
2 cubanelle peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
6 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves coarsely chopped (discard stems)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt
black pepper
6 crusty semolina submarine rolls
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ cup chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) cansliced beets, drained and cut into sticks (I don't like canned beets, so I leave this out)
8 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled
4 cups arugula, stemmed and coarsely chopped

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Put sausages in a large nonstick skillet; pierce the casings with a fork.
3
Add 1 inch of water to the pan and a drizzle of oil.
4
Cover the skillet and bring liquid to a boil; remove the cover, decrease heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
5
Let the water cook off and the casings crisp in the rendered fat.
6
Heat a second large skillet over medium-high heat; add in extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, red onions, peppers, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
7
Cook veggies, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes, or until they start to take on color.
8
Drain the sausages; slice them on the angle into 2-inch pieces.
9
Return skillet to the stove, turning the heat to medium-high.
10
Add a drizzle of oil to the skillet, then add the sliced sausage pieces and brown up the cut sides.
11
Split the submarine rolls; toast them under the broiler until golden.
12
Add vinegar, chicken stock, and beets to the peppers and onions; cook until the beets are heated through and the liquid has almost completely cooked away.
13
Add the veggies to the browned sausage slices; toss them to combine and pick up the drippings from the meat.
14
Pile the sausages and veggies into the sub rolls; top each with crumbled cheese and arugula.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, 1 lb hot Italian sausage, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 large garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Uptown Sweet and Spicy Sausage Hoagies falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Uptown Sweet and Spicy Sausage Hoagies

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