Italian Sausage and Peppers Grinder (Sandwich)

Peel onion, slice into large wedges. Seed and slice the peppers into large slices. Place both in a stock pot. Add the sausage links (our grocery store sells them in packets of 5 links – I get 2 packages). Add the tomato paste. RESIST THE URGE to add any water—there will be plenty of water from the peppers and onions as they cook down.

Place a lid on the stock pot, and cook over medium heat for about 15 -30 minutes, stirring often, until the peppers and onions have softened and the tomato paste has coated everything. Turn the heat down to medium-low to low, and simmer for another 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent things from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Remove the lid about 30 minutes before serving to release some steam and cook down the tomato sauce until thickened.

Serve on sliced, crusty sandwich rolls.