These Italian Sausage Sandwiches combine sweet Italian sausage links, sauteed red and green bell peppers, sweet onions, marinara, and melted mozzarella on toasted hoagie rolls. Enjoy these tasty sandwiches for lunch, dinner, gameday, or movie night.
You are going to love these delicious sandwiches. They are a friend and family-favorite, and I can’t think of a bad time to serve them!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Italian sausages: We love Johnsonville Italian sausage. They are available in sweet, mild, and hot.
- Bell pepper: You can use any color bell pepper. I love the flavor and color contrast between red and green bell peppers.
- Dried Italian seasoning: Dried or fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, basil, and parsley
- Marinara sauce: I like Rao’s and Kirkland Organic Marinara, but you can use your favorite brand. If you have time, make homemade marinara sauce.
- Cheese: You can use any Italian cheeses that melt well, such as Mozzarella, Provolone, Provel, or Fontina.
- Hoagie rolls: Also known as sub rolls. You can substitute French baguettes.
How To Make Italian Sausage Sandwiches
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Plate the sausages and cover to keep warm.
- Add the bell pepper and onions. Cook the onions and bell peppers until soft and lightly browned on the edges.
- Butter the buns and toast them in a skillet.
- Assemble the sandwiches by adding a sausage to each toasted bun, then layer with the marinara sauce, cooked bell peppers and onions, and shredded mozzarella.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the oven. Bake for about 10 minutes.
Preparation Tips
- Don’t overcook the bell peppers and onions. They are better when they are not too soft.
- Butter the buns before you toast them! You can use unsalted or salted butter. It adds a lot of flavor, and if you have time, rub them with a garlic clove.
- These are best eaten after preparation, but you can gently reheat them in the microwave at reduced power.
What To Serve With Italian Sausage Sandwiches
- Soup: chickpea soup, cabbage soup, or 15 bean soup.
- Salad: corn salad, tomato salad, or seven-layer salad
- Potatoes: air fryer potato wedges, Potatoes O’Brien, or red potato salad
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Italian Sausage Sandwich
These Italian Sausage Sandwiches combine sweet Italian sausage links, red and green bell peppers, sweet onions, marinara, and melted mozzarella on toasted hoagie rolls.
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Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 688kcal
Ingredients
- 5 Italian sausages
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into ½ inch strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into ½ inch strips
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into ½ inch wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
- 1¼ cup marinara sauce
- 1¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 5 hoagie rolls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Brown the sausages until cooked through in a large skillet over medium heat. Plate the sausages and cover to keep warm. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet.
- Add the bell pepper and onions. Cook the onions and bell peppers over medium heat until soft and lightly browned on the edges. Add the sausage to the bell peppers and warm for a few minutes. Plate the sausages, bell peppers, and onions. Cover to keep warm.
- Butter the buns and toast them in the skillet.
- Assemble the sandwiches by adding a sausage to each toasted bun, then layer with ¼ cup marinara sauce, cooked bell peppers and onions, and ¼ cup shredded mozzarella.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the oven. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are heated through.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave at 50% power for short intervals until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1588mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1502IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 4mg
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Andrea
Italian sausage is so savory. I can only imagine how it taste between two warm toasted buns. I can’t wait to give this a try.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Andrea! Enjoy!
Katie C
How good are these Italian sausage sandwiches? And they are so easy to make! The family loved them.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Katie!
Tammy
This was SO good! Right up my alley…I served it for lunch today. Nothing beats sausage and peppers!
Lisa
Yum, these Italian sausages were absolutely delicious! The peppers and onions add so much flavor to the dish. The family loved them and they were easy to prepare.
Jas
This Italian sausage sandwich recipe was so flavorful and easy to make. Definitely adding it to my dinner rotation list!
Karletta
This idea was brilliant for a casual evening of drinks. Everyone loved it. And it was so simple to prepare
Franca
The males in this house are very picky. They’ve been ho-hum about all of the sandwiches I’ve made them. Once I presented them with this Italian sandwich, I almost got a standing ovation. They would have stood, but they were too busy eating. I’m making this again SOON!
Beth Pierce
So happy that they liked the sandwiches!