Arthur Ave Pork Sausage & Pepper Heroes

Arthur Ave Pork Sausage & Pepper Heroes

#Italian-American #Sandwich #Comfort Food

🥘 Ingredients

  • black pepper
    1 tsp
  • butter
    1 tbsp
  • demi-baguette
    2 loaves
  • garlic powder
    ¼ tsp
  • italian pork sausage
    10 oz
  • italian seasoning
    1 tbsp
  • long green pepper
    1 unit
  • mozzarella cheese
    1 c
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • onion
    1 unit
  • potatoes
    12 oz
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • tomato paste
    2 tbsp
  • water
    ½ cup

🍳 Cookware

  • small bowl
  • baking sheet
  • large pan
  • baking sheet
  1. 1
    potatoes tomato paste onion long green pepper mozzarella cheese italian seasoning italian pork sausage garlic powder demi-baguette butter olive oil salt black pepper
    potatoes: 12 oz, tomato paste: 2 tbsp, onion: 1 unit, long green pepper: 1 unit, mozzarella cheese: 1 c, italian seasoning: 1 tbsp, italian pork sausage: 10 oz, garlic powder: ¼ tsp, demi-baguette: 2 loaves, butter: 1 tbsp, olive oil: 2 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
  2. 2
    Adjust oven racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, core, and thinly slice long green pepper into strips. Halve, peel, and thinly slice half the onion. Place butter in a small bowl and microwave until just softened ⏱️ 15 seconds . Stir in garlic powder and a pinch of salt.
  3. 3
    Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, remaining garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and crispy ⏱️ 25 minutes .
  4. 4
    While potatoes roast, heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add long green pepper, sliced onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred ⏱️ 7 minutes . Add splashes of water as needed to prevent burning. Transfer to a plate.
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, remove italian pork sausage from casing and discard casing. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through ⏱️ 6 minutes . Carefully pour out excess grease.
  6. 6
    Stir tomato paste, half the italian seasoning, and water into pan with sausage. Cook, stirring, until sauce is bubbling ⏱️ 2 minutes . Taste and season with salt and pepper.
    water: ½ cup
  7. 7
    When potatoes have about 5 minutes left, halve demi-baguette lengthwise, stopping before cutting all the way through. Spread cut sides with garlic butter. Place, cut sides up, on a second baking sheet . Toast on middle rack until bread is golden ⏱️ 4 minutes . Carefully spoon sausage mixture onto bottom halves; top with veggies and mozzarella cheese. Return to middle rack until cheese melts ⏱️ 3 minutes .
  8. 8
    Close heroes, pressing down to secure. Divide between plates. Serve with potato wedges on the side.