Description
Hearty “sausage and peppers sandwich” delivers classic Italian-American comfort with grilled sausage nestled in crusty bread alongside caramelized bell peppers. Layers of robust flavors and textures promise a satisfying meal that connects you directly to street-food nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (0.68 kg) Italian sausage links (mild or hot)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) marinara sauce or crushed tomatoes (optional)
- 4 hoagie rolls or sub buns, toasted
- Provolone cheese slices (optional, for melting)
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet or griddle and heat to medium, then carefully cook sausage links until they develop a rich, golden-brown exterior and reach an internal temperature of 160°F, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Allow sausages to rest briefly, then use the same skillet to transform sliced peppers and onions into a caramelized medley, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and minced garlic until vegetables become tender and slightly charred, around 10-12 minutes.
- Slice cooked sausages into convenient 1-2 inch segments, returning them to the skillet and incorporating marinara or crushed tomatoes to enhance flavor complexity, simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Select hearty hoagie rolls and generously layer with sausage pieces, creating a vibrant base of caramelized peppers and onions, then optionally crown with a melting slice of provolone cheese.
- Transfer assembled sandwiches to a toaster or broiler, allowing cheese to become perfectly molten and bread edges to crisp for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp potato chips, golden french fries, or a refreshing green salad for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Perfectly caramelize peppers and onions by cooking them slowly over medium-low heat, allowing natural sugars to develop rich, sweet flavor without burning.
- Enhance protein variety by substituting Italian sausage with chicken or turkey sausage for a leaner option that still delivers robust taste.
- Prevent dry sausage by monitoring internal temperature carefully and avoiding overcooking; use a meat thermometer for precise doneness.
- Create make-ahead friendly meal by preparing components in advance and assembling sandwiches just before serving to maintain crisp bread and fresh textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg