Arthur Ave Pork Sausage & Pepper Heroes with Melty Mozzarella & Garlic Potato Wedges

Step 1

• Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, core, and thinly slice green pepper into strips. Halve, peel, and thinly slice half the onion (whole onion for 4 servings). • Place 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until just softened, 10-15 seconds. Stir in ¼ tsp garlic powder (½ tsp for and a pinch of salt. (You’ll use the remaining garlic powder in the next step.)

Step 2

• Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper. • Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, 20-25 minutes.

Step 3

• While potatoes roast, heat a large drizzle of olive 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.

Step 4

• Meanwhile, remove sausage* from casing; discard casing. • Heat a drizzle of olive 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. TIP: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.

Step 5

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

Step 6

• When potatoes have about 5 minutes left, halve baguettes lengthwise, stopping before you get all the way through. Spread cut sides with garlic butter. Place cut sides up on a second baking sheet. TIP: Line sheet with foil first for easier cleanup. • Toast on middle rack of oven 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.

Step 7

• Close heroes, pressing down to secure. Divide between plates. Serve with potato wedges on the side.