Pork Sausage & Pepper Flatbreads

Overview

This recipe transforms the classic sausage-and-pepper hoagie into a crispy, cheesy flatbread masterpiece. Instead of a roll, golden flatbreads are toasted and topped with a smooth tomato-butter sauce, sautéed peppers and onions, crumbled sausage, and two kinds of cheese. Quick to make, fun to share, and absolutely satisfying.

Inspired by HelloFresh, which we originally used to make this in the past.

• Serves: 6
• Prep Time: ~5 minutes
• Cook Time: ~30 minutes

Estimated Calories & Sources

Ingredient	Quantity	Calories	Source
Italian Chicken Sausage	27 oz (765 g)	~1,470 kcal	FatSecret
Flatbreads	6 pieces (14 oz / 400 g)	~1,120 kcal	FatSecret
Yellow Onion	3 medium (450 g)	~180 kcal	FatSecret
Long Green Peppers	3 medium (400 g)	~80 kcal	FatSecret
Tomato Paste	4.5 oz (128 g)	~135 kcal	FatSecret
Butter	6 tbsp (84 g)	~600 kcal	FatSecret
Olive Oil	3 tbsp (42 g)	~360 kcal	FatSecret
Mozzarella Cheese	1.5 cups (6 oz / 170 g)	~480 kcal	FatSecret
Monterey Jack Cheese	¾ cup (3 oz / 85 g)	~285 kcal	FatSecret

Total (approx): 4,710 kcal
Per serving (6 servings): ~785 kcal

Ingredients

Produce

• 3 yellow onions (cut into ½-inch wedges)
• 3 long green peppers (sliced into ½-inch rings)

Pantry

• 6 flatbreads
• 4.5 oz tomato paste
• 6 tbsp butter
• 9 tsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Dairy

• 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese
• ¾ cup Monterey Jack cheese

Protein

• 27 oz Italian chicken sausage

Instructions

Step 1: Prep & Roast Veggies

1. Adjust oven rack to top position. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Wash and dry produce.
3. Halve, peel, and cut onions into ½-inch wedges.
4. Core, deseed, and slice peppers into ½-inch rings.

Step 2: Toast Flatbreads

1. Place flatbreads on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
2. Toast on the top rack for 5–7 minutes, until golden.
3. (If using two baking sheets, rotate halfway through for even toasting.)

Step 3: Cook Veggies & Sausage

1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned.
3. Transfer veggies to a plate.
4. In the same pan, heat another drizzle of oil.
5. Remove sausage from casings (if needed) and cook, breaking up meat, until browned and cooked through, 4–6 minutes.

Step 4: Make Tomato-Butter Sauce

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine ¾ cup water and 6 tbsp butter.
2. Microwave until hot and melted, about 1 minute.
3. Whisk in tomato paste until smooth.
4. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5: Assemble & Bake Flatbreads

1. Spread toasted flatbreads with the tomato-butter sauce.
2. Top evenly with mozzarella, Monterey Jack, sausage, and veggie mixture.
3. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Bake for 3–5 minutes, until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.

Step 6: Finish & Serve

1. Let flatbreads cool slightly before slicing.
2. Divide between plates and serve warm.

Notes

• Italian sausage is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160°F.
• Use naan or pita if flatbreads aren’t available.
• Add crushed red pepper or chili flakes for extra heat.