Description
The Toasted Tuscan Sausage Sandwich is a hearty, flavorful sandwich featuring Italian sausage, roasted peppers, and melted cheese on toasted rustic bread. It’s perfect for a satisfying lunch or casual dinner with bold Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Italian sausages (mild or spicy), cooked and sliced
- 1 ciabatta or rustic Italian bread loaf, sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup provolone or mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Italian sausages thoroughly and slice into rounds.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and minced garlic, sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Add roasted red peppers and cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
- Slice the ciabatta bread and brush each slice lightly with olive oil.
- Layer sausage slices, roasted peppers, and cheese on one slice of bread.
- Top with fresh basil leaves if using, then cover with the other bread slice.
- Toast the sandwich in a panini press or skillet, pressing down until the bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 4-5 minutes per side if using a skillet.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use spicy Italian sausage for an extra kick.
- Swap provolone with fontina or gouda for a different cheese flavor.
- Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Sandwich
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg