Arthur Ave Pork Sausage & Pepper Heroes

• Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, sliced onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred, 5-7 minutes. TIP: Add splashes of water as needed to prevent veggies from burning. • Transfer to a plate.

• Meanwhile, remove sausage* from casing; discard casing. • Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for veggies over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. (If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.)

• Stir tomato paste, ½ cup water, and half the Italian Seasoning into pan with sausage. (For 4 servings, stir in 1 cup water and all the Italian Seasoning.) Cook, stirring, until sauce is bubbling, 1-2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

• Halve baguettes lengthwise, stopping before you get all the way through. Spread cut sides with garlic butter. Place cut sides up on a baking sheet. TIP: Line sheet with foil first for easier cleanup. • Toast on middle rack until bread is golden, 3-4 minutes. • Carefully spoon sausage mixture onto bottom halves; top with veggies and mozzarella. TIP: The sandwiches are supposed to be messy—don’t be afraid to pile them high! • Return to middle rack until cheese melts, 2-3 minutes more.