Italian Sausage Melt Recipe

Satisfy your cravings with this gooey, cheesy Italian Sausage Melt! Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy Italian sausage, simmered in a rich tomato sauce, is piled high on a toasted hoagie roll and smothered in melted mozzarella. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for Italian food lovers and hungry families alike! #ItalianSausageMelt #30MinuteMeals #EasyDinner #ItalianFood #ComfortFood #CheesePull

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 702 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Italian Sausage Melt

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How to Make Italian Sausage Melt

  1. Remove casings from 1 lb Italian sausage.
  2. Crumble sausage and brown in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon.
  3. Drain off excess grease and set aside.
  4. Add 1/2 medium onion, chopped, to the same skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato pasta sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Add the browned sausage to the sauce.
  7. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Preheat your broiler.
  9. Place 2 split hoagie rolls on a baking sheet.
  10. Spoon the sausage and tomato mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls.
  11. Sprinkle generously with 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
  12. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

111 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

76g

Carbs

14g

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