Sandwich Preparation with Italian Sausages
A Dazzling Take on Italian Cuisine: Panini Recipes Galore
Stir up your taste buds with these tantalizing panini recipes, featuring ready-to-eat Italian sausage for a quick, flavorful twist! Whether you're hungry for classic Italian flavors or want to explore other culinary worlds, these delicious recipes have got you covered.
The Panini Press: A Cook's Best FriendWhip up these scrumptious paninis using either a dedicated panini press (heaven-sent for cheese lovers!) or an ordinary household iron you don't mind getting all cheesy.
Panini Party: Delectable Dessert PairingsEnhance your panini experience by following up with these dinner party-worthy desserts:1. Toasted Sesame Seed and Honey Gelato: A sparkling sweet sensation that marries the smoothness of gelato with the nutty deliciousness of toasted sesame seeds and the subtle richness of honey.2. Raspberry Sorbet: A refreshing, vibrant crowd-pleaser that bursts with ripe raspberry flavor and provides a perfect balance to the hearty paninis.
Or, if you fancy a French flair, don't miss our Parisian Panini and our Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich recipes!
Italian Sausage PaniniYield: 2 servingsDifficulty: EasyTotal: 20 minsActive: 20 mins
Ingredients (7)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices Italian bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 pre-cooked Italian sausages, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press. In a small sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and red bell pepper, and cook until the bell pepper is soft.
- Assemble the panini by laying two pieces of bread on a work surface. Lightly brush the bread with olive oil. Lay 2 pieces of cheese on one piece of bread, followed by half each of the sausage slices, red bell peppers, and spinach. Top with the remaining piece of bread and place the sandwich in the panini press.
- Cook until the bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining bread and ingredients. Serve warm.
Want More? Get Cooking with These Bonus Panini Recipes!
Italian Sausage and Pepper Panini
- Ready-to-eat Italian sausage
- Italian bread or ciabatta
- Provolone cheese
- Roasted peppers (red and green)
- Caramelized onions
- Olive oil
Italian Sausage Grinder Panini
- Ready-to-eat Italian sausage
- Italian bread or ciabatta
- Grinder salad (made with lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and Italian dressing)
- Provolone cheese
These panini recipes offer a delightful taste of Italy, made simple by using ready-to-eat sausages! Customize the ingredients according to taste preferences and dietary needs for a culinary adventure that's all yours.
Add sausage to the list of ingredients for the Italian Sausage Panini recipe, yielding 2 servings in just 20 minutes. The instructions involve preheating a panini press, sautéing red bell peppers, assembling the panini, and cooking until the bread is golden and cheese is melted. For a different take, try the Italian Sausage and Pepper Panini, which also includes Italian bread, provolone cheese, roasted peppers, and caramelized onions. Or, opt for the Italian Sausage Grinder Panini, made with grinder salad, provolone cheese, and ready-to-eat sausage on Italian bread or ciabatta. These panini recipes offer a cultural twist on traditional Italian foods by incorporating ready-to-eat sausages.
