Ingredients
5 Hungarian wax peppers1 large sweet yellow pepper1 large sweet red pepper2 medium sweet onions, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/2 cup water4 garlic cloves, minced2 bay leaves1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper8 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)8 hoagie buns, split
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. If desired, seed wax peppers; cut wax and bell peppers into 2-in. pieces. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add peppers and onions. Cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, garlic, bay leaves and seasonings; heat through.
Meanwhile, in another large skillet, brown sausages. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with pepper mixture.
Cover and bake until a thermometer inserted in sausage reads 160°, 35-40 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Serve on buns.
