Sloppy Guiseppe

The boyfriend and I had lunch today at Adriana's On the Hill.  Because I am a girl and therefore make better decisions, I got the Sloppy Guiseppe, an off-menu special that is supposed to be like the Italian version of the beloved family classic, the Sloppy Joe, only like 1000x better.  I got the impression that this is a regular off-menu addition, perhaps a weekly special?  I for one intend to find out, and I suggest you join me.  However, in the likely event that you feel compelled to eat this every day, here is my best effort (so far, stay tuned for updates) to replicate this magical sandwich:

2 - 2.5 lbs salsiccia
1-26 oz. jar basic pasta sauce (I used Zia's Original Recipe, in keeping with the St. Louis theme)
4 tsp. dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/2 bell pepper, chopped finely
sandwich buns (the Hawiian buns are my favorite-- I am aware that this is not authentic.  Do whatever.)
1 Tbsp. butter or butter substitute
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 cup (ish) Italian blend cheese
sprinkle of parmesan cheese

1. Break up and brown the salsiccia over medium high heat.
2. Meanwhile, combine pasta sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, cayenne.  Heat over low until ready to combine with salsiccia (not yet, I'll tell you when).
3. When salsiccia is browned almost all the way (there should be a few spots of pink on surfaces that have not happened to make contact with the pan yet), add peppers and mix.  Cover and cook until meat is fully browned and peppers are somewhat tender.
4. Add the sauce to the salsiccia pan.  Stir, cover, and cook over low for 5-10 minutes (however long you can stand it).
5. Meanwhile, mix the butter with the garlic powder and spread over bun.  Sprinkle both sides with Italian blend and parmesan cheese.  Toast until cheese starts to brown.  (This whole step can be omitted if you want to use cheesy Texas Toast or something.)
6. Pile bottom bun high with salsiccia.  Don't be stingy-- pretend you're someone's Italian grandma.

Cheesy magic bread.

Pile it on like grandma.  Unless your grandma is into
healthy nonsense.  Then pile it like someone else's grandma.