This recipe is a total keeper.
It can be made for lunch or for dinner.
Served on a bun.
Over pasta.
On grilled polenta.
Or even straight up.
I made it on a busy weekday night while the boys at their turkey hotdogs (don’t judge-they were nitrate free 
). I had this again for my 2nd lunch today. Haha…
So good.
Skinny Italian Sub
Here’s What You Need: (Makes 1, but super easy to multiply!)
1 Smart Chicken Hot Italian Chicken Sausage
3 mushrooms, halved and sliced
3/4-1 cup of marinara
1 Babybel light cheese (cut into pieces)
Handful of kale or spinach, chopped (optional)
1 bun (I used a sprouted grain one by Cybros that was awesome and six grams of fiber!)
Here’s What You Do:
Slice the sausage in half and remove it from the casing. Heat a pan over medium high heat and add the sausage, breaking it up with your spoon for 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms for about a minute. Add in the marinara and simmer for 3 minutes. Add in the cheese and then the kale and cook for 1-2 minutes. Scoop onto your bun, pasta, or polenta. Manga!
Kid Tip:
This sausage was a bit spicy for my boys, so I would go for sweet Italian sausage by Smart Chicken the next time. If they don’t like buns, you can definitely stir this into whole grain or veggie penne with a good dash of parmesan.
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Note: I received the Babybel cheese from Laughing Cow, but the opinions here are all my own.
I am always looking for quick weeknight meals that are light. Anxious to try this and pinning it now to add to next week’s menu plan!
Looks delish!!
I can see why this recipe is a keeper, it looks amazing!
That looks like the perfect thing to make a huge batch of and freeze in portions for later. Beautiful
Good call! I will have to do that next time
Yum! This is definitely one of my ideal meals! SO satisfying and delish
Great! Let me know what you think if you make it.
Such a yummy, skinny take on one of my and hubby’s favorite sandwiches! Thanks for sharing this, Bree! It’s a must-try!
Yay! Hope he likes it
Love this healthy twist to an italian sausage sub!
Thanks jessica!
this sounds so versatile & flavorful. yum!
Thanks Sarah!