Italian Sausage Pepper Sandwiches
Savor the bold, rustic flavors of Italian sausage pepper sandwiches, a classic comfort food that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This hearty recipe features golden-browned Italian sausage, a vibrant medley of sautéed red, green, and yellow bell peppers, and sweet caramelized onions simmered in a fragrant tomato-garlic sauce. The sausages and veggies are nestled in warm, toasted hoagie rolls lined with melted provolone cheese, creating a sandwich bursting with flavor in every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep and a blend of mild or spicy sausage to suit your taste, this quick and easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again. Serve these mouthwatering sandwiches hot for an irresistibly satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 links Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 large Green bell pepper
- 1 large Yellow bell pepper
- 1 large Medium onion
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1 14-ounce can Crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 large Hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage links and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
While the sausages are cooking, slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into thin strips. Thinly slice the onion and finely mince the garlic.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and slightly caramelized.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Return the browned sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the pepper-tomato mixture. Cover the skillet and let everything simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, allowing the sausages to cook through completely and the flavors to meld.
While the sausage and peppers simmer, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the hoagie rolls in half lengthwise, leaving one side intact to keep the sandwich together.
Place a slice of provolone cheese inside each hoagie roll. Optional: Toast the hoagie rolls in the oven for 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese slightly.
To assemble the sandwiches, spoon the sausage and pepper mixture into each prepared hoagie roll, making sure each sandwich gets a sausage link and a generous serving of the peppers and onions.
Serve immediately while hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.4 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.9 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 6149 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.2 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.3 g | ||
| Protein | 120.3 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1190 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3480 mg | 74% | |
*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.
