Italian Sausage and Peppers Sandwich

🌭 Italian Sausage and Peppers Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 4 Italian sausages (mild or spicy)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 red or orange bell pepper (sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• ½ cup tomato sauce (optional, for juicier filling)
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning (or oregano + basil)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 4 hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Sausages:
   
   • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet.
   • Cook sausages until browned on all sides (about 8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté the Veggies:
   
   • In the same skillet, add another tbsp olive oil.
   • Sauté onion and peppers for 5–7 minutes until softened.
   • Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Optional Sauce:
   
   • Stir in tomato sauce for a richer, saucier filling. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
7. Combine:
   
   • Slice sausages lengthwise (optional) and return to the pan with veggies.
   • Let them simmer together for 3–4 minutes to absorb flavors.
9. Assemble the Sandwich:
   
   • Toast hoagie rolls lightly.
   • Spoon peppers and onions into the bun, place sausage on top, and garnish with parsley.