Italian Deli Sandwich Food

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 DELI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a food processor, with a metal blade, process the basil, parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, water, fresh garlic and olive oil, until a paste is formed.
• Spread the mixture evenly between the bread slices.
• Layer ONE side of the roll with peppers, mozzarella cheese Italian prosciutto and arugula, top with a thin layer of onions and/or olives (if using).
• Top with bread.
• Cut, wrap in plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate until serving.
• All ingredients may be doubled or tripled for more sandwiches.

STUFFED ITALIAN DELI SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cut thin slice off top of bread loaf; reserve for later use. Remove bread from inside of bottom of loaf, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shell. Discard removed bread or reserve for another use.
• Spread half the pesto sauce evenly onto inside of bread shell; fill with layers of half each of the meats and provolone. Top with bruschetta. Repeat layers of meats and provolone; top with onions and peppers. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Spread remaining pesto sauce onto cut side of top of bread; place, cut side down, over sandwich, pressing firmly into sandwich filling to secure. Wrap tightly with foil; place on baking sheet. Top sandwich with second baking sheet.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until sandwich is heated through.

ITALIAN DELI SANDWICHES WITH MARJORAM-CAPER DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend olive oil, parsley, capers, 3 tablespoons marjoram, and vinegar in food processor until herbs are finely chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer dressing to small bowl. Let stand 30 minutes.
• Mix remaining 1 tablespoon marjoram into dressing. Spoon dressing over cut sides of bread, dividing equally. Arrange meats, cheeses, and onion on bottom half of bread. Cover with top half of bread. Cut diagonally into 4 sandwiches. (Sandwiches can be made 4 hours ahead. Wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate.)

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.

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.