Trio Hoagie Recipes

GIANT HOAGIE

Steps:

• For the basil mayo: Puree the basil, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt to taste in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
• For the red wine dressing: In a Mason jar with a lid, combine the red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, honey, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Shake vigorously until well combined.
• For the hoagie: Mix together the romaine, bell peppers and some vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut the roll horizontally, then remove the insides of the top of the roll to create a well. Spread basil mayo on each side.
• Place the capicola, mortadella, and salami along the bottom, then top with the provolone. Add the tomatoes, and then top with the olives, pepperoncini and roasted peppers.
• Fill the well in the top of the roll with the dressed romaine and bell peppers and form a sandwich. Cut into small slices and serve immediately.

SONNY'S STEAK HOAGIE

Steps:

• For the hoagies:
• Preheat frying pan over medium-high heat. Cut the hoagie rolls horizontally to open up and make a pocket. Add the blended oil to the pan and stir in the onions. Put the steak on top of onions and add 1/2-ounce of the butter. Cover the pan for 2 1/2 minutes. The meat should have a cooked appearance on top and rare underneath. Using a fork and spatula separate steak from the onions. When the meat is cooked add the salt, remaining butter, and provolone. Cover to the pan to melt the cheese. Divide the steak mixture among the hoagie rolls and serve. If you like, you can add the optional ingredients to the steak mixture before serving.

REAL ITALIAN HOAGIE

Steps:

• Slice the rolls, but not all the way through.
• Place the vinegar and oregano in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.
• Remove some of the bread from the center of each half of roll.(if desired)
• Drizzle a little of the olive oil mixture on the bread.
• Place first the meats, then the cheese in layers.
• Top with the tomatoes, onions, then the lettuce. Drizzle with more of the dressing, as desired.

HOT HOAGIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine butter and salad dressing mix; spread 1 tablespoonful inside each bun. On bottom of each bun, layer one slice of meat, two slices of cheese and another slice of meat; replace tops. Spread 1 tablespoon butter mixture over top of each bun. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.

SAUCY CHEESE STEAK HOAGIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour sauce into a small saucepan; cover and heat over low until just warm.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute olive oil with garlic, peppers, and onion until vegetables soften, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove vegetables from pan. Add roast beef to skillet. Saute over medium-high heat until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• To assemble sandwiches, open each hoagie bun lengthwise and divide roast beef slices among the rolls. Top with vegetables, about 1/4 cup of Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce, and one slice of provolone cheese. (Heat remainder of sauce for dipping, if desired.)
• Place hoagies on a baking sheet and bake for about 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!