Sausage Grinder Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
• 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ½ cup marinara sauce (preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper