Easy Italian Sausage Sandwich: Cook a saucy mix of sausage and veggies, fill hoagie rolls, top with cheese, and broil. The best quick and filling meal!
My Favorite Italian Sausage Sandwich Recipe
I’m obsessed with a good hot sandwich, and these Italian sandwiches are one of my all-time favorites! Another go-to in my home are these Easy French Dip Sandwiches. Both are the best kind of comfort food and so quick to throw together.
These sandwiches are savory with a hint of sweetness from the sausage, and every bite is packed with flavor!
I love using a few shortcuts to get these Italian subs on the table fast.
Shortcuts
Here are some quick shortcuts:
- Use pre-diced onions to avoid chopping.
- Opt for minced garlic or frozen garlic cubes.
- Italian sausage is already packed with flavor, so no extra seasoning is needed.
- A good marinara sauce like Rao’s adds tons of flavor without extra effort.
Ingredients
Here’s what we’ve got in these Italian Sausage Sandwiches:
- Sweet bell peppers: Use red, orange, or yellow peppers.
- Yellow onion: Dice small for even cooking or buy pre-diced.
- Ground Italian sausage: Choose mild or spicy, and remove casings if using links. I love hot Italian sausage, but use mild when making for the kids.
- Marinara sauce: A good brand adds so much flavor. Rao’s is my favorite!
- Fresh Herbs: Thinly slice or rip basil leaves for a fresh, bright flavor.
- Dried oregano: Adds classic Italian flavor.
- Garlic powder: Sprinkle on buttered buns for more flavor.
- Hoagie buns: Pick sturdy buns to hold the filling without getting soggy.
- Butter: Soften to spread easily.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: Freshly shredded melts best. Provolone also works great!
What Condiments Go on an Italian Sausage Sandwich?
These sandwiches are delicious as they are, but if you want to switch up the flavor, try adding some pesto or a splash of hot sauce. You can also spread a little mayo on the broiled buns for extra creaminess.
How To Make Italian Hoagies
- Cook Veggies: Heat oil in a pan, cook diced peppers and onion for 5 minutes, then move to the side.
- Cook Sausage: Add sausage to the pan, brown it, crumble, and cook through.
- Simmer Sauce: Lower the heat, add garlic, oregano, garlic powder, and marinara. Simmer and stir in basil.
- Prep Buns: Cut buns in half, spread with butter, sprinkle with garlic powder, and broil on a baking sheet until lightly toasted.
- Assemble: Add meat sauce to the bottom buns, top with cheese, and broil until the cheese melts. Put the sandwiches together and serve right away.
Italian Hoagies: Recipe Tips
- Quick Butter Softening: Fill a bowl with hot water, dump it out, and cover the butter. It will soften in 5-10 minutes.
- Watch Broiling: Keep a close eye on the sandwiches while broiling—they can burn fast!
- Even Veggie Cuts: Dice peppers and onions into small, similar sizes for even cooking. Large pieces won’t cook as well or blend nicely with the meat.
Quick Tip
Softened butter should be soft enough to leave a finger indent but not so soft that it squishes the packaging.
What To Eat With An Italian Sausage Sandwich:
- Potato Wedges: The perfect sandwich side!
- Caesar Salad: A nice fresh side to balance the richness of the sausage.
- Coleslaw: Adds some nice crunch!
- Roasted Broccoli: A light and tasty side.
- Italian Pasta Salad: This chilled side pairs well with the warm sandwich.
Storage
The filling for these Italian Sausage Sandwiches tastes even better after a few days in the fridge as the flavors mix together. Store filling in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. When ready to eat, warm it in a skillet or microwave, then add it to a toasted bun and enjoy!
More Sandwich Recipes
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich made with slow cooker BBQ chicken
- Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad with corn and peppers
- Mediterranean Sandwich with veggies
- Quickest Fish Sandwich with frozen breaded fish
- Mississippi Pot Roast add leftovers to rolls with cheese for delicious sandwiches!
Italian Sausage Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 sweet bell peppers finely diced Note 1
- 1 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 16-19 ounces ground Italian sausage Note 2
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 hoagie buns
- Softened butter
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced peppers and onion; sauté for 5 minutes. Push veggies aside and increase heat to high.
- Add sausage, plus a pinch of salt and pepper to the center of the pan. Sear until browned, then crumble and cook until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic, oregano, garlic powder, and marinara sauce. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Depending on marinara sauce used, I typically add 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Preheat the oven to high broil, positioning the rack in the center. Halve the hoagie buns, spread the insides with softened butter, and lightly sprinkle with garlic powder. Broil until lightly toasted (30-60 seconds). Remove from the oven.
- Set the top buns aside. Divide the meat sauce evenly among the bottom buns. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the meat. Broil until the cheese is melted (30-60 seconds). Assemble the sandwiches and enjoy immediately to prevent them from getting soggy.
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
They look so delicious, and easy to put together ! This will be dinner tonight !🥰 thank you for sharing your recipe
So excited to hear what you think! Thanks for your comment Janie! 🙂
Amazing!
Thank you! 🙂
easy and delicious! I just didn’t add the Italian seasoning as I am not a big fan of basil.
Glad to hear you enjoyed! 🙂
Very good. I had to double as we have a family of eight. Also a vegetarion that I made following the same recipe except for beyond meat spicy Italian sausage. Very very good
I am so happy you enjoyed this! Thanks so much! 🙂
My mouth is WATERING at the thought of this. Just love everything about it! I’m excited to try this recipe because I LOVE Italian sausages. Thanks for sharing 😉
Girl, you got me craving these and it’s barely past breakfast time here. These look absolutely delicious! Also, I share your revolt at the ketchup thing. My boyfriend does the same with every meal, ketchup or British brown sauce on literally EVERYTHING. I mean, ketchup can be great but…Weird!