Italian sausage sandwiches are the perfect messy, meaty dinner. Juicy sausages. Sweet and spicy peppers. Caramelized onions. Crusty hoagie. Melted provolone. 30 minutes. Messy. Meaty. Magnificent.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1 1

Brown Sausages

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown sausages on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.

2 2

Cook Peppers & Onions

In the same skillet, add peppers and onion. Cook 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly charred. Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute.

3 3

Simmer

Pour in broth, scraping up brown bits. Return sausages to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes until sausages are cooked through (165°F / 74°C).

4 4

Toast Rolls

Slice hoagie rolls. Toast cut-side down in a dry skillet or under broiler until golden.

5 5

Assemble

Place a sausage in each roll. Top with peppers and onions and a slice of provolone. Broil 1 minute to melt if desired.

6 6

Serve

Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve hot. Napkins mandatory. Messy, meaty, magnificent.

Summary

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total: 35 min

Yield: 4 sandwiches | Difficulty: Easy

Storage Notes

Fridge (sausages + peppers): 4 days. Reheat in skillet or microwave. Store components separately from bread. Assemble fresh when ready to eat.

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