Gourmet Italian Sausage Baguette
Elevate your lunch or snack time with this Gourmet Italian Sausage Baguette, inspired by the renowned chef Iain Hewitson. This dish features thick, flavorful Italian sausages that are perfectly complemented by a rich, homemade sauce bursting with roasted red capsicums, aromatic garlic, and briny kalamata olives. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella and sharp parmesan, and served in a crusty French baguette, it's a delicious fusion of flavors that brings the taste of Italy right to your kitchen. Perfect for gatherings or a satisfying meal at home!
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Italian sausages
6 (well-flavoured thick)
Chargrilled red capsicums
1 (200 g jar, drained)
Garlic cloves
4 (crushed)
Red onion
1/2 (cut into wedges)
Black olives
6 (pitted and finely sliced, kalamata recommended)
Italian tomato cooking sauce
1 cup
Salt
to taste
Fresh ground pepper
to taste
Fresh basil leaves
10 (torn)
Olive oil
for cooking
French baguettes
2 (cut into three pieces each)
Grated mozzarella cheese
to taste
Grated parmesan cheese
to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat your grill to a high setting.
2
In a pot, blanch the sausages in simmering water for about 5 minutes until just firm to the touch, then drain and set aside.
3
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil from the jar of capsicums over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and red onion wedges, sautéing gently until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid browning the garlic.
4
Stir in the finely sliced olives, chargrilled red capsicums, and Italian tomato cooking sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, approximately 10 minutes. Just before finishing, fold in 8 torn basil leaves for added freshness.
5
While the sauce is simmering, use another pan to heat a thin layer of olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the blanched sausages until they are golden and crispy on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.
6
Cut the French baguettes into three equal pieces, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through. Fill each baguette piece with a sausage and top generously with the red capsicum sauce.
7
Place the stuffed baguettes on a baking tray, sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese, and grill until the cheese is melted and bubbly, approximately 5-7 minutes.
8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this Italian-inspired recipe?
The recipe is for a Gourmet Italian Sausage Baguette.
Who is the chef that inspired this recipe?
This dish is inspired by the renowned chef Iain Hewitson.
What type of sausages are recommended?
The recipe calls for six well-flavoured thick Italian sausages.
How many baguettes do I need?
You will need two French baguettes, which are each cut into three pieces.
What are the primary ingredients in the homemade sauce?
The sauce is made from chargrilled red capsicums, garlic, red onion, black olives, and Italian tomato cooking sauce.
What kind of olives should be used?
Pitted and finely sliced Kalamata olives are recommended for their briny flavor.
How many cloves of garlic are required?
The recipe requires four crushed garlic cloves.
Why should I blanch the sausages?
Blanching the sausages in simmering water for 5 minutes makes them firm before browning.
How should I prepare the red onion?
The half red onion should be cut into wedges.
What type of oil is used for sautéing the vegetables?
Use one tablespoon of olive oil taken directly from the jar of capsicums.
How long does the sauce need to simmer?
The sauce should simmer for approximately 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
When should the fresh basil be added?
Eight torn basil leaves should be folded into the sauce just before it finishes simmering.
How do I prepare the French baguettes?
Cut the baguettes into three equal pieces and create a pocket without cutting all the way through.
How long should I brown the sausages?
Brown the blanched sausages in a pan for 7 to 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
What cheeses are used for the topping?
The baguettes are topped with a combination of grated mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.
How long should the stuffed baguettes be grilled?
Grill the baguettes for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
What is the final garnish for the dish?
The dish is garnished with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Is this recipe suitable for lunch?
Yes, it is specifically described as perfect for lunch, snacks, or gatherings.
What should the grill setting be?
The grill should be preheated to a high setting.
How many total ingredients are used?
There are 13 ingredients in this recipe.
Can I use any type of red capsicum?
The recipe specifies using a 200g jar of drained chargrilled red capsicums.
Should the garlic be browned during sautéing?
No, you should avoid browning the garlic; sauté it gently until softened and fragrant.
How much tomato sauce is needed?
The recipe requires 1 cup of Italian tomato cooking sauce.
What is the texture of the bread?
The recipe uses a crusty French baguette to hold the filling.
What is the total number of black olives used?
The recipe calls for 6 black olives.
Are the sausages cooked entirely in the oven?
No, they are first blanched, then browned in a pan, and finally finished under the grill.
Is there salt and pepper in the recipe?
Yes, salt and freshly ground pepper are added to the sauce to taste.
How many servings does this make?
With 2 baguettes cut into three pieces each, it makes 6 individual baguette servings.
What are the primary flavor profiles of this dish?
It features savory Italian sausage, aromatic garlic, rich tomato, and briny olives.
Can this be served immediately?
Yes, it is recommended to serve the baguettes immediately after grilling.