Lunche for 2

Italian Sausage Sandwich

Name: Italian Sausage Sandwich
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 italian sausage links; 1/4 cup water; 1 small green pepper; 1 small onion; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup spaghetti sauce; 1/4 tsp dried basil; 2 brat buns; 2 tbsp shredded italian cheese blend

$11.31for 430 minServes 2

Italian sausages simmer with peppers, onions, and tomato sauce before filling toasted buns with cheese.

Italian Sausage Sandwich with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Bratwurst and other fresh sausage, 0.5 lb$4.99/lb typical	0.5 lb	$2.50Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.70Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Pasta sauce, 8.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.85Typical price
	Buns and rolls, 2$0.45 each typical	2	$0.90Typical price
	Swiss, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.65

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.83 per serving$11.31 for 4

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Ingredients

2 italian sausage links
1/4 cup water
1 small green pepper
1 small onion
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/4 tsp dried basil
2 brat buns
2 tbsp shredded italian cheese blend

Steps

Place the sausages and water in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cover and simmer the sausages for 10 minutes, turning once.
Add the oil, sliced pepper, and sliced onion, then cook uncovered for 6 minutes.
Stir in the spaghetti sauce and dried basil, then simmer for 6 minutes.
Cook until the sausages reach 165 F internally.
Fill the buns with the sausages and sauce, then top with the cheese.

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