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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 4.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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4 Italian sausage links (sweet, hot, or mixed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 large onion, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup (120ml) chicken broth or white wine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp dried oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp red pepper flakes (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 hoagie or sub rolls<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fresh basil or parsley (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Provolone or mozzarella cheese (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Brown Sausages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add sausages. Brown on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Cook Peppers & Onions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In the same skillet, add peppers and onion. Cook 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly charred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Simmer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Pour in broth or wine, scraping up brown bits from the pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Return sausages to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes until sausages are cooked through (165\u00b0F \/ 74\u00b0C internal).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Toast Rolls (Optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Slice hoagie rolls. Toast lightly in oven or on the skillet if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Assemble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Place a sausage in each roll. Top generously with peppers and onions. Spoon pan juices over everything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add provolone if using (broil 1 minute to melt). Top with fresh herbs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 6: Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Serve hot. Napkins mandatory. Enjoy the mess.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prep Time:<\/strong> 10 min | Cook Time:<\/strong> 25 min | Total:<\/strong> 35 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fridge (sausages + peppers):<\/strong> 4 days. Reheat:<\/strong> Skillet or microwave. Store components separately from bread \u2014 nobody likes a soggy roll. Assemble fresh when ready to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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