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    Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwich

    Modified: May 12, 2025 · Published: Oct 18, 2013 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Coming from an Italian background, I would attend numerous Italian festivals and feasts with my family. One of the staples of such events was a sausage and pepper sandwich. Getting one was the highlight of my Dad's festival experience. I wanted to share my twist on an Italian sausage and pepper sandwich. If you love easy sandwich recipes, you must try this!

    Simple Recipe for an Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwich

    If you enjoy this sandwich and it's flavors, be sure to check out Italian Sandwich Ideas for even more yummy sammies!

    Ingredients - For each sandwich you will be making, you will need:

    • ½ cup combined of Sliced Sweet Banana Peppers
    • sliced red peppers
    • sliced red onion
    • 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce
    • Large roll, sliced
    • ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 Italian sausage (we used a sweet turkey sausage)
    • Cooking spray
    ingredients for a Sausage and Pepper Sandwich

    Spray a pan with cooking spray and cook peppers and onions over medium heat until the red peppers and onions soften and the mixture starts to brown.

    peppers in a frying pan

    While the pepper/onion mixture is cooking, start cooking your sausage. For the sausage to fit well on the roll, I cut it in half and spread it out in a pan. This also helped reduce the cooking time. Brown the sausage until no more pink remains and it is fully cooked. While this is cooking preheat a broiler.

    cooking peppers and sausage in frying pans

    Spread the pesto sauce on both sides of the sliced bun.

    Bread with pesto

    Top with the cooked sausage and pile on the Lindsey Peppers, red peppers and onions. Cover with ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and toast in a broiler or oven 5-10 minutes until cheese melts and bread starts to brown.

    pepper sandwich with melted cheese

    This sandwich made a quick and delicious lunch. There were so many great flavor combinations working in this sausage and pepper sandwich. The sweet and mild flavor of the Lindsey Peppers which have been soaked in a vinegar brine, combined with the sausage and pesto work perfectly together. The toasted roll gives a nice crunch with each bite and the oozy, melted cheese make this sandwich a winner. This would be perfect to serve to friends while enjoying a game.

    sausage and pepper sandwich

    FAQs For Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwich

    What kind of sausage should I use?

    You can use mild or hot Italian sausage, depending on your spice preference. Pork sausage is traditional, but turkey or chicken sausage works great too. We used turkey sausage.

    Can I use frozen peppers and onions?

    Yes, frozen will work in a pinch. Just sauté them until they’re nice and soft. Fresh veggies will give you a bit more texture and flavor, but both get the job done.

    What kind of bread works best?

    A sturdy roll like a hoagie, sub roll, or crusty Italian bread holds up best to all that juicy filling. You want something that won’t get soggy too fast.

    📖 Recipe

    Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwich

    Vicky
    There were so many great flavor combinations working in this sausage and pepper sandwich. The sweet and mild flavor of the peppers combined with the sausage and pesto work perfectly together. The toasted roll gives a nice crunch with each bite and the oozy, melted cheese make this sandwich a winner. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 1 sandwich
    Calories 738 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • Cooking spray
    • ½ cup mix of sliced red peppers and red onion
    • ¼ cup Banana peppers
    • 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
    • 1 Large roll sliced
    • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 Italian sausage we used a sweet turkey sausage

    Instructions
     

    • Spray a pan with cooking spray and cook peppers and onions over medium heat until the red peppers and onions soften and the mixture starts to brown.
    • While the pepper/onion mixture is cooking, start cooking your sausage. For the sausage to fit well on the roll, I cut it in half and spread it out in a pan. This also helped reduce the cooking time. Brown the sausage until no more pink remains and it is fully cooked. While this is cooking preheat a broiler.
    • Spread the pesto sauce on both sides of the sliced bun.
    • Top with the cooked sausage and pile on the banana peppers, red peppers and onions. Cover with ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and toast in a broiler or oven 5-10 minutes until cheese melts and bread starts to brown.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 738kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 29gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1529mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3232IUVitamin C: 123mgCalcium: 259mgIron: 3mg
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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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