OPEN-FACED ITALIAN SAUSAGE
HOAGIES
 
1 lb. Italian sausage
15 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
4 oz. can mushrooms, stems and pieces, drained
3 (6 inch) French rolls
1/4 c. chopped green pepper

In large skillet, brown sausage; drain well. Stir in spaghetti sauce and mushrooms; simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spoon meat mixture evenly on each roll half; sprinkle each with green pepper. Arrange cheese slices on top of each sandwich. Place sandwiches on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

MICROWAVE: In 2-quart microwave-safe casserole, crumble sausage. Microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring once during cooking; drain well. Stir in spaghetti sauce and mushrooms. Microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring once halfway through cooking.

Spoon meat mixture evenly on each roll half; sprinkle with green pepper. Arrange cheese slices on top of each sandwich. Place 3 sandwiches on double paper towel in 8x12 inch microwave-safe dish. Microwave 3 sandwiches for 2 minutes or until cheese melts, rotating dish 1/4 turn halfway through cooking. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Yields: 6 servings.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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