Description
Experience the comforting flavors of Italy with these Delicious Italian Sausage Boats. Juicy Italian sausage is sautéed with colorful bell peppers, onions, and garlic, then nestled in sturdy sub rolls and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, these savory boats are sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise to create boats and place on a baking sheet.
- Fill each roll with the sausage mixture and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg