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