Monday, April 20, 2009

NICK STELLINO'S ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH






NOTE: We didn't particularly like Italian sausage until we found this great recipe; it's a keeper!

INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Pound spicy (or mild) Italian sausages
4 Large cloves of garlic
1 Cup diced white onion
1 Cup tomato sauce
3/4 Cup chicken stock
1/4 Cup chopped fresh parsley
4 Italian hero rolls
8 Tbsp grated sharp Provolone cheese
2 Tsp grated Parmesan cheese
Sprinkle of red pepper flakes
Sprinkle of basil

INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Brown sausages
2) Brown roughly sliced garlic in olive oil, then add onions and red pepper flakes
3) When onions become translucent, add sausage
4) Add parsley, basil, tomato sauce and chicken stock
5) Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, cook until sausages are done and sauce reduces by approximately half
6) Slice a "V"into the top of a roll, and discard bread removed.
7) Compact inside of bun with fingers
8) Press cheese into sides of rolls, add sausages and sauce
9) Top with more cheese
10) Place on plate with thin layer of sauce, then garnish with a little more sauce on top
11) Place under broiler until cheese melts and browns slightly around the edges