Garlic Butter Sausage
Tomato and spicy sausage filling in a toasted garlic buttered bun loaded with mozzarella.
INGREDIENTS
4 under rolls
1/4 tsp. freshly chopped parsley
1 lb ground Italian sausage
2 finely grated garlic cloves
8 oz. grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 tsp. thinly sliced basil leaves
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
2 tbsp. marinara sauce
DIRECTIONS
First, preheat the oven to 450 °. In a small bowl, combine the butter with the garlic, parsley and salt. Split the rolls lengthwise, leaving a hinge at the back, and place them on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread the cut sides of the rolls with the butter mixture. Bake until golden, about 8 minutes.
Then, meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up large pieces with a spoon and stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add marinara sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Divide the sausage mixture among the toasted buns and top with cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and serve. Happy Cooking Time.
