Zesty Italian Sub Food

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.

ZESTY ITALIAN WRAP

Steps:

• Layer meats, cheese, lettuce leaves, and banana peppers on top of a flour tortilla.
• Drizzle dressing carefully over peppers and lettuce.
• Roll the wrap up tightly.
• Cut in half and wrap in plastic wrap.
• Keep refrigerated until ready to 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.

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!

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 TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• Toss tomatoes, butter, garlic, and thyme together in a bowl; pour onto prepared baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tomatoes are slightly charred and have reduced in size, about 1 hour.
• Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; add black pepper and kosher salt. Blend until smooth.