Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rating
4.78 out of 5 stars
(9)
Ingredients
- 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
- 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
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Step 2
Prep the veggies: Place the sliced peppers & onions in a medium bowl, then toss with the olive oil and ½ teaspoon each salt & ground black pepper. Set aside.
Step 3
Grill the sausage: Place the sausages directly on the grill grates and grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Once done cooking, transfer the sausage to a dish or plate and tent in foil to keep them warm. You could also place the sausages on a rack in your grill to keep them warm over indirect heat as the veggies cook.
Step 4
Grill the veggies: Meanwhile, as the sausage cooks, grill the veggies. Place the veggies in a grill basket over medium heat, and grill for 7-10 minutes, tossing them often, until they are softened and have a nice char.
Step 5
Assemble the rolls: Place a sausage in each bun or roll. Top with the grilled peppers and onions, 2 tablespoons of the marinara sauce, and a sprinkling of mozzarella cheese. To melt the cheese, you can place the assembled rolls on the grill and cook with indirect medium-high heat for a minute or two. You could also place the rolls under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
Step 6
Garnish with fresh basil, if desired and serve warm.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
You can buy Italian sausage links at almost every grocery store. Josh prefers spicy Italian sausage, but he always buys mild Italian sausage for the boys.
If you don't have an outdoor grill, you can use a grill pan and cook the Italian sausages inside.
Serve the grilled sausage and peppers as is for a simple meal, or go big and create an Italian Sausage Sandwich Roll.
