By Tim Higgins
Garlic Butter Italian Sausage Sandwiches
Spicy tomato and sausage filling in a toasted garlic buttered bun and loaded with mozzarella and provolone cheese.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:46:53 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
64
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories3629.6 kcal (181%)
Total Fat228.8 g (327%)
Carbs198.3 g (76%)
Sugars29.3 g (33%)
Protein190.9 g (382%)
Sodium9164.3 mg (458%)
Fiber11.4 g (41%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
0 servings
![½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764614/graph/fooddb/dc62ec09ec93bf4710f1c4fbba9020cf.jpg)
½ cupunsalted butter
room temperature
![¼ cup finely chopped basil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764699/graph/fooddb/fb3922212f4471d2dc6c0d116318c165.jpg)
¼ cupbasil
finely chopped
![¼ cup finely chopped parsley](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764930/graph/fooddb/a25b96a41e072d31fb758e3fe9558b71.jpg)
¼ cupparsley
finely chopped
![1 tsp garlic paste (or 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312272/custom_upload/8d04d844997ff703df80b3d7a8a67d65.jpg)
1 tspgarlic paste
2 lic cloves, chopped finely
![1 lb ground italian sausage](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765050/graph/fooddb/483c7c49e27f3c26bb32d3e35e20f17e.jpg)
1 lbground italian sausage
![1 14 oz can of tomato sauce](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312212/custom_upload/f0e878f58007286772eb107b7fb4d278.jpg)
1 x 14 oztomato sauce
can
![¼ cup red wine](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764853/graph/fooddb/c8f5639913b2b794ee6f286607f12813.jpg)
¼ cupred wine
![salt to taste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
salt
to taste
![1 tbsp chopped basil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764699/graph/fooddb/fb3922212f4471d2dc6c0d116318c165.jpg)
1 Tbspbasil
chopped
![4 sandwich or hot dog buns](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765059/graph/fooddb/bd16f4ccbcf527f25c7f722bb26853c7.jpg)
4sandwich buns
or hot dog
![4 slices of mozzarella cheese](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312249/custom_upload/302e8ef0b8beb5f5e900408c2ed10327.jpg)
4 slicesmozzarella cheese
![8 slices of provolone cheese](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1579874560/custom_upload/bbe0acd71e4ecd94cb59c627ea3900c1.jpg)
8slices of provolone cheese
![chopped red onion and basil for garnish](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764548/graph/fooddb/eeb4504eaedf0b12456b330c5d0c7d07.jpg)
red onion
chopped
![chopped red onion and basil for garnish](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764699/graph/fooddb/fb3922212f4471d2dc6c0d116318c165.jpg)
basil
for garnish
![chopped red onion and basil for garnish](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764548/graph/fooddb/eeb4504eaedf0b12456b330c5d0c7d07.jpg)
red onion
chopped
![chopped red onion and basil for garnish](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764699/graph/fooddb/fb3922212f4471d2dc6c0d116318c165.jpg)
basil
for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
For the butter, combine the ingredients in a bowl and mix until fully incorporated. Set aside until ready to use
Step 2
For the sausage mixture: brown the sausage in a large pan then add the tomato sauce and red wine. Let it simmer for 15 mins over medium low heat. Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil and salt to taste.
Step 3
When ready to serve, slather the butter over the inside and tops of buns. Toast in the oven until slightly browned and butter has melted. Remove from the oven and place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese into each bun followed by the italian sausage mixture. Then top each sandwich with 2 slices of provolone cheese and place under the broiler under cheese starts to bubble. Remove from oven.
Step 4
Top with chopped onions and basil and serve!
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Go-to
Under 30 minutes
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