Grilled Italian Sausage And Peppers

Updated August 13, 2019

Summer Grilling

We grill out almost every night during the hot summer months. One of Josh’s favorite quick and easy summer meals are these Grilled Sausage and Peppers. He loves Italian sausage, especially on the grill. You certainly can serve the Italian sausage and peppers plain, but Josh doesn’t stop there. He goes all out! He serves the Italian sausages, peppers, and onions in a bun with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. Whoa is right! These sausage sandwich rolls are legit! Don’t worry, this summer meal doesn’t take long, you can have it done in 30 minutes tops!

How to Cook Italian Sausage on the Grill

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. Heat the grill to medium heat. If you don’t have an outdoor grill, you can use a grill pan and cook the Italian sausages inside. Place the sausages directly on the grill and grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. When the sausage is 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. Grill sliced bell peppers and onions until they have a nice char, about 7-10 minutes. The grilled peppers and onions will give the Italian sausage great flavor.

Italian Sausage Sandwich Roll

Like I mentioned above, you can serve the grilled sausage and peppers as is and you will still have a delicious meal, but Josh goes BIG and creates an amazing sausage sandwich roll. To assemble the rolls:

Place the grilled Italian sausage in a bun or hoagie roll. Top with grilled peppers and onions. Side note-we leave the peppers and onions off for the kids:) Spoon marinara sauce over the top. We like to use our Easy Marinara Sauce, but you can use your favorite store bought marinara sauce. Next, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. 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. Just watch them closely under the broiler because they will heat up fast! Garnish the rolls with fresh basil and serve warm!

This Italian sausage recipe is a summer favorite! A sandwich with spicy, juicy Italian sausage, grilled peppers and onions, marinara sauce, lots of melty cheese, and fresh basil…made in 30 minutes. What’s not to love? Get out your grill and enjoy Italian Sausage and Peppers for dinner tonight!

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Photos by Jess Larson