In the blink of an eye, and in only the time takes to cook Italian sausages you can have a deliciously easy Caprese Sausage Sandwich for dinner tonight!
Using homemade (or store-bought) basil pesto, summer’s finest tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and a sweet drizzle of balsamic vinegar makes a Caprese Sausage Sandwich the perfect meal for any busy day when time is tight, and you don’t feel much like cooking.
**Please Note – The printable recipe card with detailed instructions and complete ingredient measurements for making Italian Sausage Caprese Sandwich is available near the end of this post.
Jump to Recipe
The ingredient list:
**Note – The following list of ingredients contains affiliate links for your consideration and shopping convenience.
- Italian Sausage
- Sausage Buns
- Basil Pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- Tomatoes
- Fresh Mozzarella
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Olive Oil
Since we live in the Midwest, my husband and I are all about sausages. He’s partial to Italian sausage, and I’m partial to bratwurst.
This Caprese Sausage Sandwich is one my hubby gave a hearty two thumbs up to, and it’s one he loved taking to work the next day for lunch. Gotta love leftovers!! 🙂
What’s the best way to cook Italian sausage?
We like grilling them best, but that’s not always an option.
Italian sausage can also be cooked in a skillet by browning them well on both sides over medium heat. Once browned, lower the heat, cover the pan and cook until the sausages are no longer pink in the center.
Or, you can also place the Italian sausage on a baking sheet and cook them in a preheated 350-degree oven for approximately 30 minutes (turning once), until the sausages are no longer pink in the center.
Is a Caprese sausage sandwich low-carb?
No. Not with the bun.
However, there are plenty of good low-carb bun options, OR you may want to skip the bun entirely and eat the sausage with the tomatoes, cheese, pesto, and balsamic alone.
With or without the carbs, you’re going to love the flavors of this delicious summertime meal!
Homemade or store-bought pesto?
I did not make my own basil pesto for these Italian Sausage Caprese Sandwiches. I used store-bought. I did try and grow basil this summer out on our back deck but it didn’t do well for me.
If you’re lucky enough to have fresh basil to turn into pesto, there are tons of basil pesto recipes on the web. A favorite of mine that I’ve used in the past is from Sally’s Baking Addiction, How to Make Homemade Basil Pesto.
Sausage Lovers Recipes
Here is a list of additional sausage recipes I think you'll also enjoy.
Sloppy Sausage Bean Dip Recipe
Spicy, hearty, cheesy and delicious. This Sloppy Sausage Bean Dip covers all the bases and will score you some serious points at your next party or tailgate.
One-Pan Italian Sausage and Fennel Dinner
This One-Pan Italian Sausage, Fennel & Potato recipe is a simply delicious, no-fuss dinner! You can cook it on the grill, or in the oven. Your call. Either way, you decide to make it, you’re going to love the easy cleanup and the perfect combination of flavors!
Best Ever Italian Sausage Pizza Burgers
How about whipping up these Italian Sausage Pizza Burgers for out on the grill? They’re the best of both worlds (pizza and burgers), and they take less time to get on the table than traditional delivery from your local pizza joint.
One Pot Linguine with Italian Sausage, Tomatoes, and Capers
One-Pot Pasta of Linguine, Italian Sausage, Tomatoes, and Capers is an easy and satisfying meal for busy nights when time is tight, the family is hungry, and you don’t want to fuss with too much prep or cleanup.
30-Minute Comforting Caraway Creamed Cabbage with Smoked Sausage
With only a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes to spare, you can please the entire family with this delicious and Comforting Caraway Creamed Cabbage with Sausage.
Autumn's Savory Pumpkin Cream Pasta with Bratwurst
When pumpkin season arrives, don’t limit your pumpkin recipe repertoire to sweets only. Pumpkin Cream Pasta with Bratwurst is a delicious way to bring pumpkin to the dinner table in a savory way!
Bratwurst Bites with Sauerkraut Dipping Sauce
Easy Bratwurst Bites Wrapped in Crescent Dough with Sauerkraut Dipping Sauce are just the thing to serve during a party or for tailgating. They’re also super simple to make and everybody loves them! Make some today!
Beer Batter Bratwurst on a Stick
My Kudos Kitchen recipe for Bratwurst on a Stick with Fried Cornmeal Beer Batter is a fun and deliciously different take on a corn dog. It’s the best, make that WURST, corn dog you’ll ever eat!
German Onion Soup with Beer, Bratwurst & Pretzel Roll Croutons
German Onion Soup has plenty of caramelized onions, beer, bratwurst and pretzel roll croutons which will soon become a family favorite! Surprise! I’ll bet you didn’t see that coming.
Knockwurst Sandwich with Sauerkraut & Munster Cheese
This copycat Oktoberfest Knockwurst Sandwich is my version of a terrific sandwich I’d had while on vacation in Northern Wisconsin.
**The following affiliate links are some suggested products I’ve chosen that will aid you in the making and serving of this recipe for Caprese Sausage Sandwich if desired.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When I find a great product or service I like to share it with my readers. For additional information please view my privacy policy.
Below is the printable recipe card for today’s Italian Sausage Caprese Sandwich.
If you’ve enjoyed this recipe, and are anxious to give it a try, I’d appreciate if you’d take a moment to give this recipe some feedback by way of stars near the comment section at the end of this post, OR in the recipe card feature itself. 🙂
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 Italian Sausages
- 5 sausage buns
- prepared pesto approximately ½ cup
- 10 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 10 slices fresh tomato
- salt and pepper
- balsamic vinegar approximately 1 teaspoon per sandwich
-
Add the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium/high heat for 1-2 minutes.
-
Add the sausage to the skillet and brown on all sides.
-
Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium and cook the sausage turning occasionally until the sausages are cooked through and are no longer pink. Approximately 15 minutes.
-
Place each sausage on a bun, add pesto, mozzarella and tomato slices and drizzle each with approximately 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar.
-
Season sparingly with salt and pepper and serve.
Tools and equipment:
large skillet with cover, tongs for turning sausages, spoons
Hungry? Let’s eat!
Thank you so much for visiting me here in my Kudos Kitchen!!
I sincerely hope you’ve enjoyed this Italian Sausage Caprese Sandwich recipe as much as I’ve enjoyed bringing it to you.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding this recipe or anything else you’ve seen on my site, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly or leave me a comment in the comment section below. It is always my distinct pleasure to get back to you with a reply just as soon as I possibly can!
For more information regarding my Kudos Kitchen recipes, please follow me on my social media:
FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, and YOUTUBE
Kudos Kitchen by Renée ~ Cooking up artistically delicious family-friendly dishes from my Kudos Kitchen to yours!
Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!
**Note – The post above includes affiliate links. As always, I truly thank you for your support!
Ok, this is the perfect Summer dish – quick, easy, flavorful, and if you grill it, won’t heat up my house!!
Love that, Beth! Thanks!!
We are always looking for ways to switch up our sausage nights, and this was amazing! So fresh and delicious!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed them!
I love this idea! Totally a creative and summery way to serve up some fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and Italian sausage. PLUS this is another of those super simple fast meals.
You bet!
I love this idea! Totally a creative and summery way to serve up some fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and Italian sausage.
Thanks so much, Richard!!
Made these for dinner last night – my hubby was wary of the pesto, but we agreed it was a game changer. Popped them in the toaster oven with the cheese to melt it just a touch – absolutely mouthwatering!
The pesto elevates the sausages to another level. Glad your hubby was pleased!
Thanks, Erica!
Loving the sound of this delicious sandwich. With grilling season in full swing, this is just the kind of meal I need to feed a hungry crowd.
It’s one of the best and easiest grilling recipes. Thanks, Gloria!