Description
This Toasted Italian Sandwich combines classic Italian-American deli meats, melted provolone cheese, and fresh vegetables on a crisp hoagie roll. Perfectly toasted and layered with flavorful toppings like banana peppers and a drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar, it’s a satisfying and delicious lunch option that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Base
- 1 Italian hoagie roll or sub roll
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 teaspoon yellow or Dijon mustard (optional)
Meats and Cheese
- 3 slices Genoa salami
- 3 slices deli ham
- 3 slices pepperoni
- 2 slices provolone cheese
Vegetables and Toppings
- ¼ cup shredded lettuce
- 2 tomato slices
- 2–3 pickle slices (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon banana peppers
Seasonings and Dressings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and toast the bread: Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the hoagie roll in half lengthwise, keeping it hinged if possible. Lightly toast the bread open-faced for 3–4 minutes until slightly crisp.
- Layer the meats and cheese: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and layer the bottom half with the Genoa salami, deli ham, and pepperoni slices. Top the meats with the provolone cheese.
- Melt the cheese: Return the sandwich bottom half to the oven for 5–6 minutes, or until the meats are warmed through and the provolone cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add fresh vegetables and seasonings: Remove the sandwich from the oven. Layer the shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, banana peppers, and optional pickle slices evenly on top of the melted cheese and meat.
- Dress the sandwich: Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the vegetables. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Prepare the top bread: Spread mayonnaise and mustard on the inside of the top half of the hoagie roll if desired.
- Assemble and serve: Close the sandwich, press gently to combine all layers, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the meats with turkey or capicola for a different flavor profile.
- Adding extra cheese such as mozzarella or provolone can make the sandwich heartier.
- To add a spicy kick, use hot banana peppers or sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes.
- For a vegetarian version, omit meats and add grilled vegetables or marinated tofu.
- Toast the bread to your preferred crispiness level to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Main Course
- Method: Toasting, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
