Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

Sausages and Buns

• 4 mild or spicy Italian sausages
• 4 buns or rolls of choice

Vegetables

• 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1 yellow onion thinly sliced

For Grilling and Topping

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt & ground black pepper to season (approximately ½ teaspoon each)
• ½ cup marinara sauce or your favorite store bought sauce
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil for garnish if desired

Instructions

1. Set your grill to medium heat to prepare for cooking the sausages and vegetables.
2. In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced red and yellow bell peppers and yellow onion with olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Set the bowl aside while you prepare the grill.
3. Place the Italian sausages directly on the grill grates. Cook for 7 minutes per side until fully cooked through. Remove the sausages and keep them warm by tenting with foil or placing them on a rack over indirect heat.
4. While the sausages cook, place the prepared peppers and onions in a grill basket. Grill over medium heat for 10 minutes, tossing frequently, until the vegetables soften and develop a nice char.
5. Place each grilled sausage in a bun or roll. Top with the grilled peppers and onions, then spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over each. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
6. To melt the cheese, place the assembled sandwiches back on the grill over indirect medium-high heat or under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve the sandwiches warm for a delicious meal.

Notes

• You can use either mild or spicy Italian sausages depending on your heat preference.
• If you don’t have a grill basket, use foil with holes poked in it to grill the vegetables evenly without losing any pieces through the grates.
• For a dairy-free version, omit the mozzarella cheese or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
• Fresh basil adds a fragrant finish but can be omitted if unavailable.
• Use store-bought marinara sauce for convenience or homemade for a richer flavor.