Italian Sausage and Pepper Heroes
Bring the flavors of an Italian street market to your kitchen with these hearty Italian Sausage and Pepper Heroes, the ultimate comfort food for sandwich lovers. Perfectly seared Italian sausages are nestled in a bed of sautéed bell peppers, sweet onions, and aromatic garlic, elevated with a touch of tangy tomato paste and a hint of oregano. The irresistible filling is spooned into toasted hero rolls, crowned with melty provolone cheese, and finished with fresh basil for a beautiful herbal kick. Ready in just 40 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Whether you serve them warm with melted cheese or leave the optional spice of crushed red pepper flakes up to your guests, these sandwiches are a vibrant celebration of classic Italian flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Italian sausage links
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 large Green bell pepper
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 pieces Hero rolls
- 4 pieces Provolone cheese slices
- 8 pieces Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and brown the Italian sausages on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Cut the red and green bell peppers into thin strips. Slice the yellow onion into thin half-moons. Mince the garlic cloves.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced peppers and onions, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the tomato paste and mix well with the vegetables, cooking for about 1 minute to incorporate the flavors.
Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the chicken or vegetable broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Nestle the browned sausages back into the skillet with the vegetables. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, or until the sausages are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
While the sausages and peppers finish cooking, slice the hero rolls lengthwise, leaving one side attached. Lightly toast the rolls under the broiler or in a toaster oven.
Place one cooked sausage in each toasted hero roll. Evenly divide the pepper and onion mixture among the sandwiches, spooning it over the sausages.
Top each sandwich with a slice of provolone cheese. If desired, place the sandwiches under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
Garnish each hero with fresh basil leaves, if using. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Italian Sausage and Pepper Heroes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 1547 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 597 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
