Sausage & Peppers Sub

Ingredients · 2 servings

• 2Italian sausage
• 2Bell pepper, sliced
• 1Onion, sliced
• 2Sub roll, split
• ½ cupMarinara, warmed
• 1 tbspOlive oil
• ⅓ tspSalt
• ½ tspBlack pepper, ground

Equipment

stovetop, large skillet, tongs, knife, cutting board, meat thermometer, measuring spoon, spoon, lid, serving plate

Instructions

1. 1
   Gather ingredients

   Gather the sausage, peppers, onion, rolls, marinara, oil, salt, and pepper; set out a skillet, tongs, knife, board, and thermometer. · 5 min

   What to look for: Ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Heat skillet

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then add the Italian sausage in a single layer. · 2 min

   What to look for: Oil looks glossy and moves easily across the pan.

3. 3
   Brown sausage

   Brown the sausage for 8 minutes, turning often, until the casings are deeply colored and the fat begins to render. · 8 min

   What to look for: Sausage is browned on several sides with a little rendered fat in the pan.

4. 4
   Cook vegetables

   Add bell peppers, onion, salt, and black pepper; cook 8 minutes, stirring often, until edges char and onion softens. · 8 min

   What to look for: Peppers have dark spots and onion looks soft and glossy.

5. 5
   Simmer marinara

   Pour marinara around the sausage, cover, and simmer 7 minutes until sauce bubbles and sausage reaches 71°C / 160°F inside. · 7 min

   When it is done: Italian sausage is done when the center reaches 71°C / 160°F.

6. 6
   Toast rolls

   Open the sub rolls and toast cut sides in the skillet for 2 minutes until warm, lightly crisp, and stained with sauce. · 2 min

   What to look for: Rolls are warm with lightly crisp cut sides.

7. 7
   Serve subs

   Place 1 sausage in each roll, spoon peppers, onion, and marinara over the top, and serve hot while the bread is still crisp. · 3 min

   What to look for: Each roll is filled generously and the sauce is glossy.