Italian Sausage and Peppers Sub

Italian Sausage and Peppers Sub recipe videos

The Italian Sausage and Peppers Sub is a hearty, flavorful sandwich featuring grilled or sautéed Italian sausage links nestled in a long, crusty roll and topped with sweet bell peppers and onions. It's a staple of Italian-American cuisine, often associated with street fairs, festivals, and casual delis, particularly in the Northeastern United States. The dish celebrates simple, robust flavors with a satisfying combination of savory meat, sweet vegetables, and a soft, absorbent bread.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sub is typically high in protein and fat from the sausage, with a significant carbohydrate content from the bread roll. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and vitamin C from the peppers, and a rough calorie estimate per serving is between 500 and 700 calories, depending on the size of the roll and the amount of sausage and oil used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	650 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	38 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	1450 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Vitamin A	250 IU
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	480 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Selenium	25 mcg

Per 1 sub sandwich (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the dish is a symbol of Italian-American heritage, often served at community events like the Feast of San Gennaro in New York City, where it's a beloved street food. Nutritionally, the combination of bell peppers and onions adds a dose of antioxidants and fiber, which can help balance the richness of the sausage, making it a more rounded meal than a simple meat sandwich.