Italian Joe Sandwich

*Adapted from Cuisine at Home

1 package Jenni-o Italian Sausage links, removed from casing
1 package Jenni-o Extra Lean Ground Turkey
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
2 T tomato paste
1 (28 oz) can tomato puree
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes in juice
4 tsp oregano
2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/2 cup red wine
3 T balsamic vinegar
2 T brown sugar
Salt & Pepper to taste
Ciabatta bread

1. Brown turkey sausages and ground turkey, breaking up any large chunks. Transfer meat to a plate once cooked and set aside. 

2. Saute onions in fat left from sausage or add olive oil if desired, until just beginning to brown. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in carrot, celery, and tomato paste, and cook until vegetables soften.

3. Stir in tomato puree, diced tomatoes, oregano, pepper flakes, nutmeg, Italian seasoning, and browned meat. Simmer 10 minutes.

4. Add wine, vinegar and brown sugar, then bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer until thickened, stirring often and season with salt and pepper.

5. Spoon mixture into ciabatta bread (either a loaf or individual sandwiches).