Creamy Italian Sub Sandwich Food

MOM'S PERFECT SUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Stir together the oil, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
• Using a serrated knife, slice open the rolls. Drizzle half the dressing on the roll bottoms and sprinkle on the oregano. Divide the cold cuts, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onion and pepperoncini evenly among the bottom rolls. Top with the basil, if using. Drizzle the remaining dressing on the top halves of the rolls and place on top to make sandwiches. Wrap in wax paper. Slice in half and serve.

TOASTED ITALIAN SUB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
• Slice the hoagie roll in half, but not all the way through. Lay it open-faced on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Slather 1/2 Tablespoon of basil pesto on each inside half.
• Top each side with ham, salami, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese slices.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
• Top with the toppings of your choice.
• Drizzle with red wine vinegar and olive oil to taste.
• Give a sprinkle of salt and pepper and dried oregano.
• Fold to form a sandwich and serve warm.

CREAMY ITALIAN SUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix mayo and dressing. Toss lettuce with half the mayo mixture.
• Spread rolls with remaining mayo mixture.
• Fill with turkey, Singles, lettuce mixture, onions, peppers and tomatoes.

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.

ITALIAN HERO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Rinse the red onion under cold water, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the red wine vinegar, dried oregano and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
• Arrange the rolls cut side up so they lie flat. Spread with a thin layer of mustard and/or mayonnaise, if using. Shingle the entire surface with the cheese, then the cured meats. Scatter an even layer of pickled peppers.
• Add the iceberg lettuce and olive oil to the onion-oregano mixture and toss until well coated. Season to taste with salt. Pile the lettuce on one side of the sandwich, then close the sandwich and press down lightly. If packing, wrap the sandwich tightly in parchment paper or foil, then cut in half crosswise. Sandwiches will keep for up to 4 hours refrigerated.

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.