The Italian sausage sandwich is pure comfort. Sizzling sausages. Sweet bell peppers. Soft onions. All simmered together and stuffed into a crusty roll. It’s messy. It’s glorious. It’s dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Serves 4.
- 4 Italian sausage links (sweet, hot, or mixed)
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth or white wine
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 hoagie or sub rolls
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
- Provolone or mozzarella cheese (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Brown Sausages
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add sausages. Brown on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
Step 2: Cook Peppers & Onions
- In the same skillet, add peppers and onion. Cook 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
- Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute.
Step 3: Simmer
- Pour in broth or wine, scraping up brown bits from the pan.
- Return sausages to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes until sausages are cooked through (165°F / 74°C internal).
Step 4: Toast Rolls (Optional)
- Slice hoagie rolls. Toast lightly in oven or on the skillet if desired.
Step 5: Assemble
- Place a sausage in each roll. Top generously with peppers and onions. Spoon pan juices over everything.
- Add provolone if using (broil 1 minute to melt). Top with fresh herbs.
Step 6: Serve
- Serve hot. Napkins mandatory. Enjoy the mess.
Summary
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total: 35 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches | Difficulty: Easy
Storage Notes
Fridge (sausages + peppers): 4 days. Reheat: Skillet or microwave. Store components separately from bread — nobody likes a soggy roll. Assemble fresh when ready to eat.
