Description
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this delicious Toasted Tuscan Sausage Sandwich. Perfectly seasoned Italian sausages are paired with sautéed peppers and onions, topped with melty cheese, and a hint of balsamic glaze, all nestled in a crusty sandwich roll. A satisfying meal that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sandwich:
- 4 Italian sausages (mild or spicy)
- 4 crusty sandwich rolls or ciabatta buns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sautéed Peppers and Onions:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional)
- Fresh arugula or spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté Peppers and Onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add peppers, onions, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook until softened.
- Cook Sausages: Grill or pan-sear sausages until cooked through, then slice in half lengthwise.
- Toast Rolls: Slice rolls, toast lightly in the oven.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Layer rolls with sausages, sautéed peppers and onions, cheese, and balsamic glaze. Toast until cheese melts.
- Serve: Top with arugula or spinach if desired.
Notes
- You can swap sausage for grilled chicken or portobello mushrooms for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add pesto or sun-dried tomato spread for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
