Best 11 Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor, look no further than the Italian sausage sandwich. This classic sandwich is made with grilled Italian sausage, peppers and onions, and your favorite toppings, all piled high on a soft, crusty roll. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be an Italian sausage sandwich recipe out there that will satisfy your cravings. Whether you like your sausage mild or spicy, or you prefer your peppers and onions grilled or sautéed, you'll find a recipe that suits your taste. So what are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients and fire up the grill, because it's time to make the best Italian sausage sandwich you've ever tasted!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FESTIVAL-STYLE GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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These delicious grilled sausage sandwiches are my attempt to duplicate the ones I ate when I was growing up and attended Italian street festivals in the North End of Boston. They come together really quickly, and make a great summer lunch. Choose hot or mild sausages as you prefer.

Provided by carina

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (4 ounce) links hot Italian sausage
1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 small onion, peeled and cut in half crosswise
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (6 inch) sandwich rolls, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
  • Pierce the sausages in a few places with a fork, and set aside. Slice off the bottoms of the onion halves so they will sit flat on the grill. Brush the bell pepper and onion halves with 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
  • Place the sausages, onions, and peppers on the preheated grill. Cook and turn the sausages until well browned and juices run clear. Cook vegetables until tender and peppers are slightly charred. Remove vegetables and sausages from the grill.
  • Place the peppers in a paper bag, close, and cool slightly. Remove and discard the charred skin from the peppers; slice peppers into strips. Slice the onion halves. Place salt and pepper to taste, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Add the peppers and onions, and toss until evenly coated. To serve, place sausages in sandwich rolls, and top with the pepper and onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1258.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

QUICK ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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For a casual but hearty meal, try these saucy subs created by our Test Kitchen. Full of traditional Italian flavor, these sandwiches are a snap to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup water
1 small green pepper, cut into strips
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 brat buns, split and toasted
2 tablespoons shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Place sausages and water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove sausages and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute pepper and onion in oil until tender. Return sausages to pan. Stir in spaghetti sauce and basil; heat through. Serve sausages on buns with sauce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BEST ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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Need a different type of sandwich? This rich tomato sauce simmers all afternoon in the slow cooker, getting ready to top freshly grilled Italian sausages. It's an amazing combination with lots of crowd appeal! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 jars (24 ounces each) pasta sauce
2 medium green peppers, cut into strips
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
2 packages (20 ounces each) Italian turkey sausage links
10 hoagie buns, split

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, about 4 hours., Grill sausages according to package directions. Serve on buns with sauce. Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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Try these sausage sandwiches for a casual but hearty meal. Full of traditional Italian flavor, they're a snap to make. -Mike Yaeger, Brookings, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large green peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
20 uncooked Italian sausage links
20 sandwich buns
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute peppers and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, sugar, basil, salt and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, grill sausages, covered, over medium heat for 10-16 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning occasionally. Serve on buns with sauce and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

ITALIAN-SAUSAGE PEPPER SANDWICHES



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I don't remember where I got this recipe. It's been around for years. These sandwiches are great on a busy weeknight because they're easy to prepare yet very tasty

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 uncooked Italian sausage links
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste, optional
2 French or submarine rolls, split and toasted

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut into 1/2-in. slices. Return to pan and cook until no longer pink; drain and set aside., In same skillet, saute the onion, green pepper, red pepper and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Add the sausage, tomato, oregano and salt and pepper if desired. Cook until tomatoes are heated through. Spoon sausage mixture into rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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Classic italian sausage sandwich that reminds me of the ones that I would get when I grew up in Chicago.

Provided by emma1222

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 sandwiches, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 Italian sausages
1 green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1 onion, cut into thin strips
1 (26 1/2 ounce) can cheese & garlic spaghetti sauce
6 hoagie rolls
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Pierce casing of sausages with fork.
  • Cook in a large skillet over medium heat with green pepper and onion until sausage is brown on all sides.
  • Pour spaghetti sauce into skillet. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink in the middle.
  • Fill each roll with a piece of sausage and sauce. Top with pepper and onions. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 69.4, Sodium 2126, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 15, Protein 30.7

EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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There's no need for other condiments when you jazz up sausages with zippy peppers.-Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
2 each medium green, sweet red, yellow and orange peppers, julienned
2 banana peppers, julienned, optional
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
16 brat or hot dog buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausages in batches over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil. Drain sausages. , Place a sausage in each bun. Top each with about 1/3 cup pepper mixture.

Nutrition Facts :

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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When my wife and I have friends over, we love to serve these sandwiches. This is a convenient recipe, since it can be prepared the day before and reheated. -Mike Yaeger, Brookings, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

20 Italian sausages
4 large green peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
20 sandwich buns
Shredded mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, brown sausages a few at a time; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute peppers and onion in drippings until crisp-tender; drain. , In the same pan, combine the tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, sugar, garlic, basil, oregano and salt. Add the sausages; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve on buns. Top with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS SANDWICHES (FAIR DOGS)



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You can make this several ways according to the amount of time you have. Sausage is great on the grill and so are the peppers and onions. It can also be made in the slow cooker as well.

Provided by Sue Faccone

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg sweet or hot italian sausage
3 peppers (i get different colored ones)
1 large onion
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp salt and pepper
1 can(s) stewed tomatoes, italian-style
2 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, add the olive oil and then the sausage. Brown the sausage on medium heat. Once browned remove in to a bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. Add a little olive oil to the skillet and add the onion (after cutting them into rings). Let them fry while you cut up the peppers.
  • 3. Cut the peppers into strips (throw away stem and seeds), add to the skillet. Cook on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, until the onions are soft and the peppers are limp.
  • 4. Add the spices, and the stewed tomatoes. Cook on medium for another 10 minutes. Mixing well.
  • 5. Add the sausage back to the skillet. Cover and cook on low or simmer for about 20 minute. Serve on hoagie rolls.
  • 6. (optional) Put the oven on broil. Cut open the rolls and add all the ingredients, top with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Bake for a couple of minutes (I watch it the entire time, it easily burns), Serve

SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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"There's no need for other condiments when you jazz up sausages with zippy peppers," promises Bonnie Jost of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Leftover links are handy to use in the two recipes that follow.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 sandwiches plus 8 extra sausages.

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
1 each medium green, sweet red, yellow and orange peppers, julienned
1 banana pepper, julienned optional
1 onion, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil
8 brat or hot dog buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausages over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil. Drain sausages; place a sausage in each bun. Top each with about 1/3 cup pepper mixture. Refrigerate remaining sausages.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713 calories, Fat 38g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

HOMEMADE ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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Perfect for the summer grilling season, this flavorful and hearty Italian sausage sandwich will be a picnic favorite for sure! -Mariela Petroski, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
1 bottle (14.9 ounces) dark beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 cups julienned green peppers
1 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 brat buns, split
6 slices provolone cheese, halved

Steps:

  • Place sausages in a large saucepan; add beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute green peppers and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomato, salt and pepper; heat through., Drain and discard beer. Grill sausages, covered, over direct medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally. Serve on buns with green pepper mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 32g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality Italian sausage. The better the sausage, the better the sandwich will be. Look for sausage that is made with fresh, flavorful pork and has a good balance of spices.
  • Cook the sausage thoroughly. This is important to ensure that the sausage is safe to eat and that it has a chance to develop its full flavor. Cook the sausage over medium heat until it is browned on all sides and cooked through.
  • Use a good quality bread. The bread is an important part of any sandwich, so don't skimp on it. Choose a bread that is sturdy enough to hold the sausage and toppings, but soft enough to be enjoyable to eat.
  • Add your favorite toppings. There are many different ways to top an Italian sausage sandwich. Some popular toppings include peppers and onions, mushrooms, cheese, and sauce.
  • Experiment with different cooking methods. You can cook Italian sausage sandwiches in a variety of ways. You can grill them, pan-fry them, or even bake them. Try different methods to see what you like best.

Conclusion:

Italian sausage sandwiches are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With so many different ways to make them, you're sure to find an Italian sausage sandwich that you'll love.

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