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Italian Sausage Grinders

Name: Italian Sausage Grinders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 12 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

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3 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sally Yeagle

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Sep. 23, 2022

“This recipe has been in our family for more years than I would like to admit! It's quick and easy any time of the year. Anise seeds also make a great optional addition.” —Sally Yeagle, Burlington, Wisconsin

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Italian Sausage Grinders

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:30 min

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Ingredients

12 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

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Directions

1
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.