Bolognese-Style Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes are all grown up in this recipe inspired by classic Italian bolognese sauce. A rich, meaty sauce of crushed canned tomatoes and sweet Italian sausage tastes like an all-day simmer but is ready in less than 45 minutes. Tender focaccia replaces the typical soft buns for an elevated sandwich everyone will love.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion (from 1 medium onion)
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper (from 1 small bell pepper)
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot (from 1 medium carrot)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 cups crushed tomatoes (from 1 [28-ounce] can)
1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 (4- x 3-inch) focaccia pieces, split and toasted
Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high; add sausage, and cook, stirring often to break up sausage, 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until sausage is cooked through and vegetables are very soft, 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 2

Add wine, and cook over medium-high, stirring often, until liquid has evaporated. Stir in crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Spoon about 2/3 cup sausage mixture over bottom half of each focaccia piece, and, if desired, sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Cover with top focaccia pieces.

By: Pam Lolley

(Grabbed from: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/bolognese-style-sloppy-joes)

Bolognese-Style Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

Directions

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