Italian Sloppy Joes

10 minutes Prep Time
20 minutes Cook Time
6 Servings

A family favorite elevated with an Italian twist.  Our Italian Sloppy Joe’s have familiar pizza flavors such as Italian sausage, tomato, onions, garlic, peppers and mushrooms and cheese in the…

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian turkey sausage, or regular Italisn Sausage, remove casing
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Crushed Tomatoes with basil
  • 1 (6 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 whole wheat buns
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach

Instructions

Step one

In a large skillet cook the sausage and ground beef; breaking into small pieces until cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes.Add onion and garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.Drain very well.

Step two

Add peppers, mushrooms, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, rosemary, salt and black pepper.Cover and cook on low for 25 minutes.

Step three

Sandwich Build: Place a piece of cheese on each bun.Top with meat mixture and finish with few spinach leaves.