Description
A flavorful and simple recipe for Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers featuring juicy sausages grilled alongside vibrant bell peppers and onions, served in warm buns with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with fresh basil garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Vegetables
- 4 mild or spicy Italian sausages
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & ground black pepper to season
Toppings and Serving
- ½ cup marinara sauce or your favorite store bought sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 buns or rolls of choice
- Fresh basil for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill to medium heat to prepare for cooking both sausage and vegetables.
- Prep the Veggies: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced red and yellow bell peppers along with the yellow onion with olive oil and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Set aside for grilling.
- Grill the Sausage: Place the Italian sausages directly on the grill grates and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked through. Transfer cooked sausages to a plate and tent with foil or place over indirect heat on the grill to keep warm.
- Grill the Vegetables: While sausages cook, place the seasoned peppers and onions in a grill basket over medium heat. Grill for 7-10 minutes, tossing often, until vegetables are softened and have a nice char.
- Assemble the Rolls: Place one cooked sausage in each bun or roll. Top with a generous portion of grilled peppers and onions, then add 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Melt the Cheese: To melt the cheese, place the assembled rolls on the grill using indirect medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes or alternatively place under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each sandwich with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve warm for a delicious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute spicy Italian sausages with mild if you prefer less heat.
- If you don't have a grill basket, you can use aluminum foil with holes punched for vegetables.
- For a gluten-free option, serve sausages and peppers on gluten-free buns or bread.
- Leftover sausages and peppers can be served over pasta or on a salad the next day.
- Fresh basil can be replaced with fresh parsley or oregano for different herb flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
