Zesty Italian Sub Recipes

ZESTY ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix soup, vinegar, soy sauce and brown sugar; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and chili sauce; spread on roll bottoms. Layer with onion, pickles, shredded beef and cheese. Replace tops.

SPICY ITALIAN SUBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cut sandwich rolls along one seam being careful to not cut all the way through. Spread may on each side of sub roll.
• Top each roll with cheese, ham, turkey, salami and pepperoni. Spread a tablespoon of chili paste on each sub.
• Heat in the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Meanwhile place lettuce in a bowl. Whisk together oil, vinegar and seasoning. Pour over lettuce.
• When sandwiches have heated, divide lettuce among each of the subs and top with tomato slices.

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.

ZESTY ITALIAN SUB

Steps:

• Slice French bread loaf lengthwise in half.
• Spread Mayo on the top half of the bread. Add jalapeno slices over mayo.
• Layer bottom half with cheese slices. Alternate ham and turkey slices across sandwich on top of cheese. Evenly distribute lettuce and onion.
• Drizzle Italian dressing evenly over lettuce and onion.
• Add tomato slices.
• Put sandwich together. Slice and enjoy with friends

SPICY ITALIAN SANDWICH LIKE SUBWAY

Steps:

• Assemble sandwiches using above ingredients. When taking to work, I put on vinegar at time of eating or it gets soggy.

ZESTY ITALIAN DRESSING SPICE MIX

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, oregano, pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, celery salt, and Cajun seasoning.
• Store the spice mix in a tightly sealed container, and use as needed.
• To make dressing, whisk together the vinegar, oil, water and 2 tbls. of the spice mix. Enjoy!

ZESTY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare sausage according to directions. Cool slightly; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• In a large saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Add the broccoli and cooked pasta. Cook until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Add sausage; toss to combine.

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.

ZESTY ITALIAN SAUTEED ONION, PEPPER AND BEEF SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cook and stir onions and bell peppers in dressing in medium skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Add meat; toss to coat. Cook on medium-low heat 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Fill rolls with meat mixture; top with pickled peppers.