Best 11 Easy Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Italian sausage sandwiches, a classic combination of savory sausage, toasted bread, and a medley of flavorful toppings. These sandwiches are a versatile treat that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a quick snack. With variations ranging from classic Italian to spicy and cheesy, there's a sandwich to satisfy every palate. Dive into the recipes and discover the secrets to crafting the perfect Italian sausage sandwich, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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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.

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.

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

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.

SUPER QUICK & EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE SUBS



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These are a really quick and easy meal and so delicious!

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg sweet italian sausage
1 c chunky spaghetti sauce
2 c mozzarella cheese
hoagie buns

Steps:

  • 1. Bake Italian sausages in a 350 degree oven or grill over medium heat for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Meanwhile heat spaghetti sauce, cover and simmer on low until brats are cooked.
  • 2. Spray buns with butter flavor cooking spray and toast under the broiler for a few minutes just until they start to toast.
  • 3. Place sausage on toasted bun. ladle with spaghetti sauce and top generously with mozzarella cheese.
  • 4. Place back under the broiler just until cheese starts to brown and bubble. Serve with chips and a nice salad.

CROCK-POT EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PEPPER SANDWICHES RECIPE



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Italian sausage links are simmered away in a well seasoned marinara sauces with sliced bell peppers and onions, The Italian sausages and peppers are then served on buns with cheese (if desired) for a great family style meal that just tastes fantastic!

Provided by Crock-Pot Ladies

Categories     Entrée     Freezer Meals

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Package Italian Sausage Links (Usually Comes In A 5-Pack)
14.5 Ounces Frozen Sliced Bell Peppers And Onions (*See Vegetable Note Below)
1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
24 Ounces Jarred Marinara Sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet on the stove-top brown the sausage links on all sides. The sausages do not need to be cooked through just browned. You may skip this step, however, browning the sausages adds additional flavor to the dish.
  • Remove the sausages from the skillet using tongs and transfer them to a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
  • Add the peppers and onions to the top of the sausages.
  • Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper over everything in the slow cooker.
  • Pour the marinara sauce over everything in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or until the sausages are fully cooked.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or until the sausages are fully cooked.
  • Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1212 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.02 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

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

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.

SAUSAGE, PEPPER, AND ONION SANDWICHES



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One of my favorite fair foods that I always looked forward to, until I learned how to make them myself. Serve on Italian hoagie rolls.

Provided by wannabe chefette

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h30m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pounds Italian sausage links
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon onion powder
4 large green bell peppers, thickly sliced
3 large onions, thickly sliced
25 (6 inch) Italian-style hoagie buns

Steps:

  • Cut the sausages apart into individual links if necessary, place the sausage links into a large skillet over medium heat, and brown them on all sides. Set the sausages aside, reserving the pan drippings.
  • Pour the whole tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce into a large saucepan with a lid; stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a boil; add the cooked sausages, pan drippings, green peppers, and onions. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are very tender and the sauce has thickened, about 6 hours. Serve on Italian hoagie buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1491.3 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality Italian sausage: Look for sausages made with fresh, coarsely ground pork and seasoned with fennel and other traditional Italian herbs and spices.
  • Cook the sausage thoroughly: Italian sausage should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) to ensure it is safe to eat. You can cook it in a skillet over medium heat, on a grill, or in the oven.
  • Use a good quality bread: The bread you use for your sandwiches is important. Look for a sturdy bread that will hold up to the weight of the sausage and toppings. Some good options include Italian bread, French bread, or ciabatta.
  • Don't be afraid to add your own toppings: Feel free to add your favorite toppings to your sandwiches, such as sautéed peppers and onions, mushrooms, or provolone cheese.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Italian sausage sandwiches are a great meal on their own, but they can also be served with a variety of sides, such as potato chips, coleslaw, or a side salad.

Conclusion:

Italian sausage sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sandwich that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Italian sausage sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!

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