Quick Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
For a casual but hearty meal, try these saucy subs created by our Test Kitchen. Full of traditional Italian flavor, these sandwiches are a snap to make.

Ingredients

  • 2 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 small green pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 brat buns, split and toasted
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions

  1. Place sausages and water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove sausages and keep warm.
  2. In the same skillet, saute pepper and onion in oil until tender. Return sausages to pan. Stir in spaghetti sauce and basil; heat through. Serve sausages on buns with sauce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 552 calories, 28g fat (8g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 1532mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.