Description
This Toasted Tuscan Sausage Sandwich is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines savory Italian sausage with sweet bell peppers, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and gooey melted cheese, all piled high on a toasted hoagie roll.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
4 links (mild or hot)
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Red Onion:
1 small, thinly sliced
Red Bell Pepper:
1, thinly sliced
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced
Dried Oregano:
1/2 teaspoon
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/4 teaspoon (optional)
Sun-Dried Tomatoes:
1/4 cup, chopped
Hoagie Rolls or Ciabatta Buns:
4
Mozzarella or Provolone Cheese:
1/2 cup, shredded
Parmesan Cheese:
2 tablespoons, grated
Balsamic Glaze:
1 tablespoon (optional)
Fresh Basil Leaves:
for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Combine and Heat: Add the sliced sausage back to the skillet and heat through.
- Prepare the Sandwiches: Slice and layer the rolls with the sausage and veggie mixture, top with cheeses.
- Broil: Broil the sandwiches until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with balsamic glaze, garnish with basil, and serve hot.
Notes
- Great served with a side salad or roasted potatoes.
- Use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian version.