Italian Lentil Ball Submarine Sandwiches Recipes

ITALIAN SUB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook sausage over medium heat just until no longer pink; drain. Add the onions, peppers and garlic. Cover and cook for until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and oregano. Cover and simmer until tomatoes are cooked, 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper., Meanwhile, hollow out bottom of each roll, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. (Discard removed bread or save for another use.) Toast rolls. Fill with sausage mixture. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

ITALIAN SUBS - RESTAURANT STYLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes and onion. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, parsley, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes and oregano. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
• Spread the submarine rolls open, and layer the Capacola, salami, prosciutto, and provolone cheese evenly on each roll. Top with some of the salad, and as many pickle slices as desired. Close the rolls and serve.

ITALIAN SUBMARINE

Steps:

• Cut bread horizontally in half. Hollow out bottom half, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save removed bread for another use or discard). Brush cut surfaces of bread with oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and oregano., Layer bottom half with remaining ingredients. Replace bread top. Cut into 8 slices.

MEATBALL SUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toast one bun until golden brown, then place in blender and chop until fine to create crumbs.
• Place the bread crumbs in a large bowl and add milk. Let soak for 5 minutes.
• Add ground beef, eggs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to the bread crumb mixture and combine well.
• Divide the mixture into 16 golf ball-sized meatballs, and place on an oiled baking pan.
• Bake meatballs in oven for 10 minutes.
• While meatballs are baking, heat marinara in a large pot over medium-high heat. Place the cooked meatballs in the marinara and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast the remaining buns, then evenly distribute arugula or spinach, meatballs and mozzarella onto each bun.
• Garnish with chopped basil and/or crushed red pepper and serve.

ITALIAN DELI SUBMARINE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise,.
• Spread both sides with mayo or salad dressing.
• Layer the bottom half of bread starting with sliced tomatoes, then prosciutto, then salami, then cheddar slices, then ham, then provolone cheese slices, then sliced dill pickles.
• Top with shredded lettuce then sprinkle with black pepper.
• Top with the pickled peppers.
• Spoon the Italian vinaigrette over the filling.
• Cover with the other top half of bread.
• Press down firmly with your hand.
• Slice as desired.

ITALIAN LENTIL BALL SUBMARINE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Begin by placing the water in a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil. Add the lentils, brown rice, and dried herbs, cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer the mixture until the lentils are tender, about 30-40 minutes. If there is any liquid remaining in the pan, drain it off.
• Add the diced onion, green pepper, red pepper, green onion, parsley, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the lentil-brown rice mixture. Using a potato masher, mash the mixture well to combine all of the ingredients. Taste, adjust seasonings, as needed, and set mixture aside to cool slightly.
• Using a little safflower oil, lightly oil a non-stick cookie sheet, and set aside.
• Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the cooled lentil-brown rice mixture into 24 - 1 1/4-inch balls, and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Using your fingers, rub a little safflower oil over the top of each lentil ball.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentil balls are dry to the touch and lightly browned on the outside. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven.
• To assemble each Italian Lentil Ball Submarine Sandwich: split open the submarine roll, if needed, spoon a little of the Easy Marinara Sauce in the bottom of the roll, place 4 of the baked lentil balls in the roll, top with some additional Marinara Sauce, and if desired, sprinkle a little shredded vegan soy mozzarella cheese over the top. Serve immediately. The baked lentil balls can also be served with pasta as a main dish.