Italian-Style “Sausage” Sandwich

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 Italian-style roll, split on top and toasted
  
• 1 “sausage” with Italian seasoning, thaw/heat if frozen
  
• ketchup
  
• 1/2 bell pepper, sliced into strips
  
• onion to taste, also sliced into strips
  
• salt and pepper
  
• olive oil
  
• vegan soy cheese
  

Directions:

Heat oil in a nonstick frying pan, add
onions, and cook over medium heat,
stirring frequently, until softened and
starting to caramelize a bit. Add
peppers and cook until they are
softened. Put in the sausage, letting
it sear a bit, then add liberal amounts
of ketchup, salt, and pepper, stirring
lots to avoid sticking (you can add a
little water or turn down the heat if
necessary). Keep cooking until ketchup
thickens into a tasty sauce, then mound
the whole mess in the middle of the pan
and put a slice of “cheese” on top.
After the cheese has melted, scoop
sausage, veggies, and cheese into the
bun and enjoy! :o)

Note: If you can’t find vegan Italian-
style sausages, or if you just want a
really zippy sandwich, add some hot
sauce/oregano/fennel
seeds/basil/whatever Italian seasonings
strike your fancy to the sauce. My
carnivorous family loves this one.

Serves: 1

Preparation time: 10-15 min