Game Day Sandwiches with Slow Cooker Italian Sausage

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 41/2 oz. Mozzarella Slices
  • 24 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
  • 4 Tbsp. Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
  • 12 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
  • 4 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 6 oz. Sliced Red Bell Pepper
  • 6 French Rolls

Directions

  1. If using any fresh produce, thoroughly rinse and pat dry

  2. Please read and follow all instructions in your slow cooker manual. Cook with a lid for the entire recommended cooking time; make sure to check that meal is fully cooked before eating. Use oven mitts or a towel when handling lid or pot.

  3. Prepare a baking sheet with foil

  4. Place slow cooker liner in slow cooker, if desired. If using an electric pressure cooker, fold top edges in before putting on lid. Combine tomato paste, ¼ cup water, marinara, red pepper pesto, and seasoning blend in slow cooker. Top with sausages. Turn slow cooker on to high heat. Cover, and cook until sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 3½ hours.

  5. After 3½ hours, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add peppers to slow cooker. Cover, and cook until peppers are softened, 30 minutes.

  6. Halve cheese diagonally. Open rolls slightly, leaving hinge attached. Place rolls cut side up on prepared baking sheet. Top with cheese. Bake in hot oven until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes.

  7. Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rolls with sausage and sauce. Garnish with red pepper flakes (to taste). Halve sandwiches to serve, if desired. Bon appétit!

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