italian sausage grinders

• Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
• Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

• 12 Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage links (4 ounces each)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
• 12 brat buns, split and toasted
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

• In a large skillet, brown sausages in oil; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste, tomato sauce, garlic, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
• Serve sausages on buns with sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 sandwich with 1/4 cup sauce and 1 teaspoon cheese equals 467 calories, 23 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 1,056 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 22 g protein.

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.