Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsThe Iowa TaproomItalian Grinder Recipe

Italian Grinder Recipe

Inspired by The Iowa Taproom
Time35m
Serves4

Graziano Italian sausage tossed with marinara, onions, Anaheim peppers, and red peppers stuffed in a grilled Italian roll and topped with melted provolone.

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Ingredients

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Sausage and Vegetables

Bread and Cheese

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the onion, Anaheim pepper, and red bell pepper into thin strips and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Graziano Italian sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Add the sliced onion, Anaheim pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  4. 4

    Add Marinara Sauce

    Pour in the marinara sauce and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Rolls

    While the sausage and vegetable mixture is simmering, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Slice the Italian rolls in half, but do not cut all the way through. Lightly grill the rolls until golden brown.

  2. 6

    Stuff the Rolls

    Spoon the sausage and vegetable mixture generously into each grilled Italian roll.

  3. 7

    Add Provolone Cheese

    Top each filled roll with 2 slices of provolone cheese.

  4. 8

    Melt the Cheese

    Return the stuffed rolls to the grill, cover with a lid or foil, and let the cheese melt for about 2-3 minutes.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve

    Remove the sandwiches from the grill, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately while hot.

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