Italian Party Sub Recipes

ITALIAN SUBS

Steps:

• Soak the onion slices in a large bowl of cold water, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, split the bread lengthwise, then pull out some of the bread from the inside. Drizzle 2 tablespoons each vinegar and olive oil on the bottom half. Season with salt and pepper.
• Layer the cheese and meat on the bottom half of the bread. Drain the onion and pat dry. Top the meat with the onion, lettuce, pepperoncini (if using) and tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons each vinegar and olive oil and sprinkle with the oregano. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle the cut side of the bread top with the remaining 1 tablespoon each vinegar and olive oil, then place on top of the sandwich. Cut into 4 pieces.

CLASSIC ITALIAN SUB SANDWICH RECIPE

Steps:

• Enjoy now or wrap up tightly in more butcher's paper until ready to eat.

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.

SUPER ITALIAN SUB

Steps:

• Cut bread in half lengthwise; hollow out top and bottom using a small serrated knife or your fingers, leaving a 1/2" shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
• Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano and pepper; brush on cut sides of bread top and bottom.
• On the bottom half, layer half of the meats, cheeses, lettuce and green pepper.
• Repeat layers.
• Replace bread top.
• Serve immediately or wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate.

SUPER ITALIAN SUB

Steps:

• Cut bread in half lengthwise; hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). , In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano and pepper; brush on cut sides of bread. On the bottom half, layer half of the meats, cheeses and green pepper. Repeat layers. Replace bread top. Wrap tightly; refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Cut into 12 slices to serve.

HOT ITALIAN PARTY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º. Cut rolls horizontally in half; place roll bottoms in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Mix mayonnaise and pesto until combined. Spread over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with mozzarella cheese, ham, salami, pastrami, giardiniera, shredded Parmesan cheese, basil leaves and red onion. Place bun tops over filling and gently press to flatten. , Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with salad dressing. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Cool slightly before cutting. Serve with pepperoncini and additional giardiniera if desired.