Saucy Italian Sausage Sandwiches

• 8 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced celery
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh celery leaves
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 large green pepper, cut into 16 strips
• 8 Italian rolls, split
• Additional butter
• Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

1. In a large kettle or Dutch oven, cook sausages over medium heat in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; remove and set aside.
2. In the same kettle, saute onion, chopped green pepper and celery until tender. Stir in celery leaves, parsley and garlic; saute for 2 minutes. Add the next 12 ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Return sausage to kettle; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
3. Discard bay leaf. In a large skillet, saute pepper strips in remaining oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Butter bottom halves of rolls; top with sausage, 1/4 cup sauce and two pepper strips. Replace tops. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Refrigerate or freeze remaining sauce.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/saucy-italian-sausage-sandwiches/ (may not work)