Best 6 Spicy Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipes

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When the craving for a hearty and flavorful sandwich strikes, look no further than a spicy Italian sausage sandwich. This classic sandwich combines the bold taste of spicy Italian sausage with soft and chewy bread, melted cheese, and a variety of toppings. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy sausage, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste buds. From classic Italian sausage sandwiches with peppers and onions to creative variations featuring arugula and roasted red peppers, this article will guide you through the best recipes for a delicious and satisfying spicy Italian sausage sandwich.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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I've always made this with sweet Italian sausage, but have recently started doing it with Polish kielbasa as well. The directions are for Italian sausage and works just fine for either hot or sweet sausage; the Polish sausage doesn't require parboiling unless you just want to do so to reduce fat.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 italian sweet sausage or 4 -6 hot Italian sausages
1 1/4 cups dry white wine or 1 1/4 cups water, divided
2 -4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 large onions, thinly sliced,lengthwise
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
3 -4 large red bell peppers or 3 -4 large green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 -6 large crusty French rolls, split and warmed in oven
4 -12 slices provolone cheese, 1 to 2 slices per sandwich (desirable) (optional)
1 -2 cup fairly spicy marinara sauce (if not spicy, simmer with garlic and red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to taste)

Steps:

  • Poke the sausages all over with a fork, and place in a large lidded skillet with 1-2 Tsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 cup white wine or water, turn on heat to medium, and partially cover.
  • When pan begins to boil, turn sausages, and continue to simmer, turning several more times.
  • When liquid has evaporated, uncover, and continue cooking until sausages have browned to your taste.
  • Remove sausages from pan, and set on paper towels to drain.
  • Drain all grease from skillet, but do not wash or rinse it.
  • Add 1-2 Tsp more extra virgin olive oil to pan, and place on medium heat.
  • Add onions, and garlic, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Moisture from the onions should be enough to deglaze the pan, but you can add 1/4 cup white wine or water, if desired, to help with the job.
  • Stir the onions, scraping the bottom to pick up and dissolve browned bits from the sausage.
  • Continue cooking and tossing until onions are almost translucent.
  • Add peppers, and toss to combine with onions.
  • Turn up heat to medium-high, and continue to toss and cook until peppers are crisp-tender or to your taste.
  • Bury the sausage in the vegetables to reheat if necessary.
  • I usually serve on crusty French rolls or Bolillos, crusty Mexican rolls that have been heated in the oven.
  • Either one is better than your typical hoagie roll.
  • I split the warmed roll, brush on a little marinara sauce, split the sausages lengthwise, and pile on the onions and peppers.
  • If desired, line the roll with a slice of provolone and/or place one on top of the sausage and veggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.8, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 25.8, Sodium 814.6, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 12, Protein 19.6

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.

SPICY EGG SANDWICH WITH SAUSAGE AND PICKLED PEPPERS



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A sausage patty topped with feta, cilantro, sweet, piquant pickled peppers, and a sunny-side-up egg make for a hearty sandwich that's perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. You can find Peppadew peppers at olive bars at most large supermarkets, or check the condiment aisle, where they're sold jarred.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories     Sandwich     Soy Free     Sausage     Butter     Egg     Mayonnaise     Feta     Muffin     Pepper     Cilantro     Father's Day     Brunch     Lunch     Breakfast

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb. sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 large eggs
Pinch of kosher salt
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 English muffins, toasted
Harissa paste (for muffins)
3 oz. feta cheese, thinly sliced
1/3 cup sliced drained Peppadew peppers (about 3 oz.)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
Mayonnaise (for muffins)

Steps:

  • Using damp hands, form sausage into two 1/4"-thick patties.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until hot. Cook patties until golden brown on bottom side, about 2 minutes. Turn and continue to cook until other side is browned and cooked through, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out skillet.
  • Heat butter over medium in same skillet until melted. Cook eggs, undisturbed, until whites are set, edges are golden, and yolks are still runny, 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and red pepper flakes (if using). Remove pan from heat.
  • Spread harissa on 2 muffin halves. Top with feta, patties, eggs, peppers, and cilantro. Spread mayonnaise on remaining muffin halves, then close up sandwiches.

SPICY ITALIAN SANDWICH LIKE SUBWAY



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Instead of going out make it at home. Choose the veggies of your choice, but this is how I like it.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4m

Yield 1 sandwich, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices pepperoni
2 slices salami
2 slices provolone cheese
1 ciabatta rolls or 1 roll, of your choice
shredded lettuce
onion, sliced
roasted jalapeno, sliced
pepperoncini pepper, sliced
2 slices tomatoes
black pepper, to taste
3 dashes red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Assemble sandwiches using above ingredients. When taking to work, I put on vinegar at time of eating or it gets soggy.

Tips:

  • Use good quality Italian sausage: This is the star of the show, so make sure you use a sausage that has a good flavor and is not too greasy.
  • Cook the sausage thoroughly: This is important for both safety and flavor. Cook the sausage over medium heat until it is browned on all sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
  • Use a good quality bread: The bread is the other important component of this sandwich, so make sure you use a bread that is sturdy enough to hold up to the sausage and toppings. A good option is a hearty Italian bread or a ciabatta roll.
  • Don't be afraid to add toppings: There are many different toppings that you can add to this sandwich to customize it to your liking. Some popular options include roasted peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese.
  • Serve the sandwich hot: This sandwich is best served hot, right out of the oven or off the grill.

Conclusion:

Spicy Italian sausage sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious sandwich that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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