{"id":305255,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-24T23:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/quick-italian-sausage-sandwiches\/"},"modified":"2024-09-05T14:20:55","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T19:20:55","slug":"quick-italian-sausage-sandwiches","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/quick-italian-sausage-sandwiches\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Sausage Sandwich"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You know that delicious loaded Italian sausage sandwich from your favorite fair food vendor? This is that, but way better. Made with savory Italian sausage links, crispy brat buns and sauteed onions and peppers, this recipe goes one step further by cooking everything in a savory-sweet spaghetti sauce for a little extra flavor and juicy Italian goodness. Serve with a side of crispy french fries to really do up the whole fair food theme.<\/p>\n<h2>Italian Sausage Sandwich Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Italian sausage links:<\/strong> Opt for sweet Italian sausage if you can&#8217;t handle spicy foods, but we recommend going all in on a spicy Italian sausage sandwich.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veggies and herbs: <\/strong>You&#8217;ll be slicing green peppers into strips, onions into thin slices and using dried basil for extra Italian-inspired flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Liquids:\u00a0<\/strong>Although there isn&#8217;t really a sauce that you pour over these sandwiches, you are cooking the meat and veggies in a bit of tomato sauce. To get that hearty Italian flavor, you&#8217;ll be using olive oil and spaghetti sauce (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-meatless-spaghetti-sauce\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-meatless-spaghetti-sauce\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">make your own<\/a> to have on hand \u2013 it&#8217;s so flavorful).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brat buns:\u00a0<\/strong>Split and toast the buns before serving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Italian cheese blend:\u00a0<\/strong>A thick, gooey cheesy topping simply makes these Italian sausage sandwiches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Cook the sausages<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2035802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Sausage-Sandwich_TOHD24_41476_ChristineMa_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Cook sausages\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Christine Ma for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Place sausages in water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; cook for five to 10 minutes longer, or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove the sausages.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Cook the veggies<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2035803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Sausage-Sandwich_TOHD24_41476_ChristineMa_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Saute veggies and add sausage\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Christine Ma for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In the same skillet, saute pepper and onion in oil until tender. Return sausages to pan. Stir in spaghetti sauce and basil, heating through until sauce is bubbly.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Assemble the sandwiches<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2035804\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Sausage-Sandwich_TOHD24_41476_ChristineMa_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Assemble sandwiches\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Christine Ma for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Slice and toast buns. Put hot sausages in the buns, top with sauce and cheese.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2035805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Sausage-Sandwich_TOHD24_41476_ChristineMa_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"For a casual but hearty meal, try this saucy Italian sausage sandwich by Taste Recipes.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Christine Ma for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grill the sausage:<\/strong> For a nice, rich flavor, pop the meat on the grill until the sausages are cooked. The result will be a crispier sausage link, but it&#8217;s absolutely delicious. Grill the onions and peppers as well, if you&#8217;d like.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add fresh herbs:<\/strong> Fresh basil or parsley are especially yummy as a garnish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring on the veggies:\u00a0<\/strong>Peppers and onions are a must, but sauteing mushrooms or even thin slices of potatoes is particularly tasty loaded on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Italian Sausage Sandwiches<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s best to store any leftovers in separate containers, not as a pre-made sandwich, as the sauce will make the bread too mushy. To do this, put sausage and veggies\/sauce in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last like this for three to four days. Assemble the sandwiches as above when ready for leftovers.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you reheat an Italian sausage sandwich?<\/h3>\n<p>To reheat any leftovers, simply put sausages and veggies\/sauce in a skillet and heat on medium, stirring occasionally. It&#8217;s done when the sauce is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.<\/p>\n<h2>Italian Sausage Sandwich Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2035806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Sausage-Sandwich_TOHD24_41476_ChristineMa_7.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"For a casual but hearty meal, try this saucy Italian sausage sandwich by Taste Recipes.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Christine Ma for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What type of condiments go well with these sandwiches?<\/h3>\n<p>Yellow mustard, mayo lightly spread on the bun and even ketchup drizzled over the top (try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/condiments\/ketchup\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/condiments\/ketchup\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">making your own<\/a> for an extra kick of flavor) are all popular ways to add flavor to your sandwich.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I make these vegan?<\/h3>\n<p>These can absolutely be made vegan. To do so, simply swap out the Italian sausage for your favorite vegan Italian sausage links, and either skip the cheese or top with your favorite vegan shredded cheese.<\/p>\n<h3>What should I serve with Italian sausage sandwiches?<\/h3>\n<p>You can either serve it with a light and crispy green side salad, or go all-in on the fair food theme and serve it with piping hot and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/crispy-fried-onion-rings\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/crispy-fried-onion-rings\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">crispy fried onion rings<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/french-fries\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/french-fries\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">homemade fries<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a casual but hearty meal, try these saucy subs created by our Test Kitchen. 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"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.4,"reviewCount":10,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"Europe, Italian","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"agagnette"},"reviewBody":"Boiling the sausage took much of the flavor and made for grey and awful looking sausage?? I don't understand why they were boiled!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gfkelsey"},"reviewBody":"To make this for a crowd-partially grill the italian sausages on a gas grill until browned and grill marked, then place them in a roaster.  Cover with raw green peppers, onion, fresh mushrooms, canned diced tomatoes with italian seasonings.  Use as much as you want! Then cover all with spaghetti sauce.  I always add a packet of dried spaghetti sauce to my liquid sauce to thicken it up. Bake @ 325 for approx. 2 hours until sauce thickens and browns around the edges.  WONDERFUL!  Serve on italian buns with shredded mozzerella cheese!  Can also be eaten with pasta!  Best meal ever!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"candacelee"},"reviewBody":"Browned the sausages on the grill and used th Classico spaghetti sauce as another person suggested. It was great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"1Hart2Hart"},"reviewBody":"I have made this for years but use Dr. Pepper when I saute the onions and peppers and I also use a little seasoned salt.  I use lots of onions and peppers. I also use the sweet Italian sausage. They like to heap them up on the sausage. Easy and everyone always  wants seconds.I will use this recipe Sunday or Monday.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"HBcook"},"reviewBody":"Very good and very easy to make. I love peppers and onions but I did think there were too many. Also, do NOT slice the buns, you need them attached to hold all the 'stuff'. I bought Classico Tomato and Basil spaghetti sauce.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-07-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tastychef"},"reviewBody":"Very simple and delicious! I used a variety of peppers for more color. Dry basil works fine, but I suggest using fresh basil if you have it. Adding cheese really makes it a stand out. Fantastic recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Marilyn Rae","givenName":"Marilyn","familyName":"Rae"},"reviewBody":"I make this all the time with stewed or diced tomatoes (including the juice) instead of spaghetti sauce. The sausage has plenty of spice already! YUM","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"donnawolf"},"reviewBody":"Really good & easy, but to make it even quicker, I add the pepper & onion in the first step with the water, after draining, I brown it all just a bit then add thes sauce and finish....YUM!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RC1956"},"reviewBody":"Haven't made this version, but we buy Oliverio pepper sauce here in Elkins, WV.  It has the peppers, onions, tomato sauce, and spiced with sweet or hot.  Faster and easier than homemade and very good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"chickielove"},"reviewBody":"This was a very easy and quick recipe to make. It was delicious! My husband can't wait for me to make it again!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"41476","romance_copy_dek":"For a casual but hearty meal, try these saucy subs created by our Test Kitchen. 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