Description
Classic sausage and peppers sandwich highlights Italian-American comfort cuisine from New York’s street food tradition. Juicy sausage links with caramelized bell peppers create a hearty meal you’ll savor with crusty bread and rustic charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) Italian sausage links (mild or hot)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup (120 ml) marinara sauce or crushed tomatoes (optional)
- 4 hoagie rolls or sub buns, toasted
- Provolone cheese slices (optional, for melting)
Instructions
- Sausage Searing: Heat a large skillet over medium flame, cook sausage links until achieving a caramelized golden-brown exterior, ensuring internal temperature reaches 160°F through consistent 12-15 minute cooking process.
- Vegetable Transformation: Without cleaning skillet, drizzle olive oil and introduce sliced bell peppers and onions. Season aggressively with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and minced garlic. Allow vegetables to caramelize and soften, developing a rich, aromatic complexity over 10-12 minutes.
- Composition and Fusion: Slice cooked sausage into bite-sized segments, reintroducing them to skillet. Optional marinara or crushed tomatoes enhance flavor profile and create harmonious texture. Gently simmer combined ingredients for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld seamlessly.
- Sandwich Assembly: Layer sausage and vegetable medley onto hearty hoagie rolls with precision. Incorporate melting provolone cheese for luxurious richness. Toast or broil briefly to create crisp exterior and ensure cheese melts perfectly.
- Serving Presentation: Plate immediately while maintaining optimal temperature. Complement with classic sides like potato chips, french fries, or a vibrant green salad for balanced nutritional composition.
Notes
- Choose Quality Sausage: Select fresh, high-grade Italian sausage for maximum flavor and optimal texture, ensuring a more authentic sandwich experience.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Maintain medium heat to prevent burning and achieve even caramelization of sausages and vegetables, creating a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Slice Vegetables Uniformly: Cut peppers and onions in consistent, thin strips to ensure even cooking and balanced flavor distribution throughout the sandwich.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap traditional sausage with plant-based alternatives or turkey sausage for lower-fat options, maintaining the dish’s robust taste profile while accommodating different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg