Italian Sub

A simple, satisfying favorite.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Hoagie-shop quality at home.
• No cooking required.
• Customizable meats and toppings.
• Travels well for picnics.
• Tastes better than it has any right to.

Ingredient Notes

• Three meats are traditional — don't skimp on variety.
• Real provolone (sharp, not 'mild deli style').
• Banana peppers add tang without much heat.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Add prosciutto for fancier sub.
• Soppressata for hot version.
• Sub a baguette for an Italian roll.

Equipment Needed

• Sharp knife
• Cutting board

Prep Tips

• Get meats sliced paper-thin at the deli counter.
• Pat tomato slices dry.

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prep: 4 slices bread, 1 ham, 1 salami, 1 cup shredded cheese, 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 medium tomato, diced, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 tbsp olive oil. dice the onion, and shred the cheese before you start cooking.

2. 2

   Split roll.

3. 3

   Layer meats, cheese, veg.

4. 4

   Drizzle oil and vinegar.

Artsi Pro Tips

• Lettuce on TOP — it holds the dressing without making bread soggy.
• Real Italian deli meats sliced paper-thin make the sub.
• A press 5 minutes before eating melds flavors.

Common Mistakes

• Thick-sliced meats — texture problem.
• Dressing the roll directly — soggy bread.
• Skipping the oregano — that's the Italian sub signature.

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