Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Sandwiches

Directions

Ingredients :

5 pounds Italian sausage links

2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 tablespoon onion powder

4 large green bell peppers

thickly sliced

3 large onions

thickly sliced

25 (6 inch) Italian-style hoagie buns

Methods :

Cut the sausages apart into individual links if necessary, place the sausage links into a large skillet over medium heat, and brown them on all sides. Set the sausages aside, reserving the pan drippings.

Pour the whole tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce into a large saucepan with a lid; stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a boil; add the cooked sausages, pan drippings, green peppers, and onions. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are very tender and the sauce has thickened, about 6 hours. Serve on Italian hoagie buns.