Best 7 Super Quick Easy Italian Sausage Subs Recipes

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When it comes to weeknight dinners, few things are as quick and easy as a classic Italian sausage sub. These hefty sandwiches are perfect for feeding a crowd, and they can be customized to suit everyone's tastes. From classic sausage and peppers to creative combinations like sausage and broccoli rabe, there's an Italian sausage sub recipe out there for everyone. So, if you're looking for a quick and easy dinner that will please the whole family, look no further than the Italian sausage sub.

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

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 :

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.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SUBS



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Sue Hoyt of Portland, Oregon shares this traditional favorite that dresses up Italian sausage with onion, sweet red pepper and pizza sauce. It's sure to fill you up!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup thinly sliced onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper
Dash pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 Italian rolls or submarine buns, split
1/4 cup pizza sauce
1 slice provolone cheese, halved (3/4 ounce)

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet, brown sausages on all sides over medium heat. Add broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove sausages and keep warm; discard broth. , In the same pan, saute onion in oil until crisp-tender. Add red pepper and pepper; cook until red pepper is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in vinegar and sausages; heat through. , Spread rolls with pizza sauce; top with the sausage, cheese and onion mixture. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

ITALIAN SUBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
1 12-inch loaf soft Italian bread
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 pound deli-sliced provolone cheese
1/4 pound deli-sliced Genoa salami
1/4 pound deli-sliced boiled ham
1/4 pound deli-sliced mortadella
1/4 pound deli-sliced capicola
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
1/4 to 1/2 cup sliced pickled pepperoncini (optional)
3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

Steps:

  • Soak the onion slices in a large bowl of cold water, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, split the bread lengthwise, then pull out some of the bread from the inside. Drizzle 2 tablespoons each vinegar and olive oil on the bottom half. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Layer the cheese and meat on the bottom half of the bread. Drain the onion and pat dry. Top the meat with the onion, lettuce, pepperoncini (if using) and tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons each vinegar and olive oil and sprinkle with the oregano. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the cut side of the bread top with the remaining 1 tablespoon each vinegar and olive oil, then place on top of the sandwich. Cut into 4 pieces.

SUPER ITALIAN SUB



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Sandwich big enough to feed a crowd. You can make this up to 24 hours ahead, and just unwrap, slice and enjoy. Perfect for picnics.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 loaf Italian bread (unsliced)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lb capicola, thinly sliced (ham)
1/2 lb cooked turkey, thinly sliced
1/4 lb genoa salami, thinly sliced
1/4 lb provolone cheese, sliced
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
3 cups lettuce, shredded
1 green pepper, thinly sliced into rings

Steps:

  • Cut bread in half lengthwise; hollow out top and bottom using a small serrated knife or your fingers, leaving a 1/2" shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
  • Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano and pepper; brush on cut sides of bread top and bottom.
  • On the bottom half, layer half of the meats, cheeses, lettuce and green pepper.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Replace bread top.
  • Serve immediately or wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 45.7, Sodium 573.7, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 17.5

SIMPLE ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA SAUCE



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This is great on pasta or rice. It's very easy and doesn't use a lot of ingredients. You could even add a can of Cannellini or Pinto beans (drained and rinsed) when you add the tomatoes to make the foundation for a basic sausage stew.

Provided by VickyJ

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb Italian sausage (not in the casing)
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1/2 small red onion, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (diced with juice)
1 -2 tablespoon flour (if desired, used it for thickening)
2 -3 green onions, diced

Steps:

  • In a medum-sized sauce pan, brown sausage, bell pepper and onion. Make sure vegies are tender.
  • Drain off grease.
  • Add stewed tomatoes, green onion 1-2 Tbsp of flour (for thickening--I added this to the tomatoes in separate medium-sized bowl and mixed it vigorously with a whisk. Then I added it, along with the green onion to the pan. If you like a thin sauce, don't do this step).
  • Bring to a boil over HIGH heat, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce to low-med, simmer covered for 15 min and uncovered for 15 min, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over pasta or rice with a nice salad on the side with garlic bread.

ITALIAN SUBS - RESTAURANT STYLE



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This is a classic Italian sub sandwich with three kinds of meat and provolone cheese. The kind you get in a mom and pop pizza joint. You'll be glad you tried it!

Provided by John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch dried oregano
½ pound sliced Capacola sausage
½ pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
¼ pound thinly sliced prosciutto
½ pound sliced provolone cheese
4 submarine rolls, split
1 cup dill pickle slices

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes and onion. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, parsley, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes and oregano. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  • Spread the submarine rolls open, and layer the Capacola, salami, prosciutto, and provolone cheese evenly on each roll. Top with some of the salad, and as many pickle slices as desired. Close the rolls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 78.9 mg, Fat 47.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 2083 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality Italian sausage for the best flavor. Look for sausage that is made with fresh, ground pork and seasoned with traditional Italian herbs and spices.
  • If you don't have Italian sausage, you can use another type of sausage, such as sweet Italian sausage, spicy Italian sausage, or breakfast sausage. Just be sure to adjust the seasonings accordingly.
  • To make the subs ahead of time, cook the sausage and peppers according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Assemble the subs and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • When you're ready to serve, reheat the sausage and peppers in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Assemble the subs and enjoy!
  • Serve the subs with your favorite toppings, such as shredded mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, or sautéed onions.

Conclusion:

These Italian sausage subs are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. They are also a great way to use up leftover sausage. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give these Italian sausage subs a try!

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