Lunch / Dinner
Italian Joe on Ciabatta Bread
Full of sweet sausage and herbs, this Italian version of the classic Sloppy Joe only gets better with time, so it’s ideal for making ahead. Just reheat it when ready to serve. For game-day feeding frenzies, go with our Italian Joe, our Sloppy Joe with bold, Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
Brown sausage and chuck in 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking up any large chunks with a spoon, 10–15 minutes. Transfer meat to a paper-towel-lined plate. Discard drippings.
Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in same pot over medium-high. Sauté onions until just beginning to brown, 5–10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in bell peppers, carrot, celery, and tomato paste; cook until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
Stir in tomato purée, diced tomatoes, oregano, pepper flakes, nutmeg, Italian seasoning, and browned meat; simmer 10 minutes.
Add wine, vinegar, and brown sugar, then bring mixture to a boil. Simmer sauce until thickened, 10–15 minutes, stirring often; season with salt and black pepper.
Slice ciabatta loaves lengthwise. Spoon Italian Joe over bottom halves of bread, cover with top halves, and cut each loaf into 6 sandwiches.
Slice the sausage lengthwise to pierce the casing, then simply pull the casing off with your fingers.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 437
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 38mg 12%
Sodium 840mg 35%
Carbs 58g 19%
Protein 25g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.