Italaian Sausage Sandwich Recipe

Name: Mitten & Boot Cafe & Fine Foods Italaian Sausage Sandwich Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 links Italian sausage links (mild or sweet, casings removed); 1 each Hard sandwich roll (kaiser or hoagie); 2 slices Provolone cheese slices; 1 tbs Mayonnaise; 3 tbs Pickled caponata (eggplant-capperi relish) or prepared caponata; 0.5 each Green bell pepper; 0.5 each Yellow or sweet onion; 1 tsp Olive oil; 0.25 tsp Salt; 0.125 tsp Black pepper; 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tbs Fresh basil or parsley (chiffonade)

Inspired by Mitten & Boot Cafe & Fine Food

Time30m

Serves1

Green pepper, grilled onion, caponata, mayo, provolone, hard roll.

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Ingredients

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Sandwich Components

1 links Italian sausage links (mild or sweet, casings removed)

1 each Hard sandwich roll (kaiser or hoagie)

2 slices Provolone cheese slices

1 tbs Mayonnaise

3 tbs Pickled caponata (eggplant-capperi relish) or prepared caponata

Grilled Vegetables

1/2 each Green bell pepper

1/2 each Yellow or sweet onion

1 tsp olive oil

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

Optional Garnishes

1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes

1 tbs Fresh basil or parsley (chiffonade)

Method

Prepare Sausage

Cook sausage

Heat a skillet (cast iron or nonstick) over medium heat. Add the sausage links and cook 6–8 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F/71°C). If using whole links with casings, you can brown whole; if you prefer crumbled sausage, remove casing and crumble into skillet and cook until no pink remains, about 8–10 minutes.

Rest and slice

Transfer cooked sausage to a plate and let rest 3 minutes. If using links, slice each link lengthwise (butterfly) or diagonally into 1/4–1/2" slices so they fit well on the roll.

Grill Vegetables

While the sausage cooks (or directly after), prepare the peppers and onions. Slice the green pepper into 1/4" strips and the onion into 1/4" rings or half-rings. Toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, and black pepper to lightly coat.

Heat a separate skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the vegetables in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook, stirring or tossing occasionally, until softened and slightly charred, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Assemble and Melt

Preheat broiler to high (or use a toaster oven). Slice the hard roll horizontally, leaving a hinge if desired, and lightly hollow out some of the crumb to make room for fillings. Spread mayonnaise evenly on the cut sides of the roll.

On the bottom half of the roll, spread the caponata in an even layer (about 3 tbs). Arrange the sliced sausage over the caponata in a single layer. Top the sausage with the grilled green peppers and onions.

Place provolone slices over the veggies and sausage. Put the assembled open sandwich under the broiler 1–2 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is melted and edges begin to bubble. Alternatively, close the sandwich and warm briefly in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 4–6 minutes until cheese melts.

Finish and Serve

Remove from oven/broiler. If using, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes and chiffonaded basil or parsley over the cheese. Close the sandwich, press gently, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.