Italian Sausage and Pepper Heroes

Bring the flavors of an Italian street market to your kitchen with these hearty Italian Sausage and Pepper Heroes, the ultimate comfort food for sandwich lovers. Perfectly seared Italian sausages are nestled in a bed of sautéed bell peppers, sweet onions, and aromatic garlic, elevated with a touch of tangy tomato paste and a hint of oregano. The irresistible filling is spooned into toasted hero rolls, crowned with melty provolone cheese, and finished with fresh basil for a beautiful herbal kick. Ready in just 40 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Whether you serve them warm with melted cheese or leave the optional spice of crushed red pepper flakes up to your guests, these sandwiches are a vibrant celebration of classic Italian flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Italian sausage links
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 large Green bell pepper
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
• 4 pieces Hero rolls
• 4 pieces Provolone cheese slices
• 8 pieces Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and brown the Italian sausages on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 2

Cut the red and green bell peppers into thin strips. Slice the yellow onion into thin half-moons. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced peppers and onions, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste and mix well with the vegetables, cooking for about 1 minute to incorporate the flavors.

Step 6

Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the chicken or vegetable broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Nestle the browned sausages back into the skillet with the vegetables. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, or until the sausages are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).

Step 8

While the sausages and peppers finish cooking, slice the hero rolls lengthwise, leaving one side attached. Lightly toast the rolls under the broiler or in a toaster oven.

Step 9

Place one cooked sausage in each toasted hero roll. Evenly divide the pepper and onion mixture among the sandwiches, spooning it over the sausages.

Step 10

Top each sandwich with a slice of provolone cheese. If desired, place the sandwiches under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.

Step 11

Garnish each hero with fresh basil leaves, if using. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Italian Sausage and Pepper Heroes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1412.2 grams (1412.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2569

Total Fat 133.60g	171%
Saturated Fat 44.70g	224%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 260mg	87%
Sodium 6288mg	273%
Total Carbohydrate 229.90g	84%
Dietary Fiber 19.60g	70%
Total Sugars 32.30g
Protein 107.70g	215%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1029mg	79%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 2398mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.1%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 36.0%