Best Breadless Italian Sub Sandwich Recipes

Breadless Italian Sub image

Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon basil pesto
1 medium red bell pepper
3 slices provolone, cut in half
1 large portobello mushroom, sliced and cooked
1/4 cup baby spinach
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Combine the mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl and stir to combine.
Cut the top off the pepper and slice the pepper in half. Remove the seeds and white pith.
Cover the inside of each pepper half with the pesto mayonnaise and top with provolone. Layer the mushrooms and spinach on top of the provolone, and the basil on top of the spinach. Place final slice of provolone on the pepper half that you are using as the top to help hold the ingredients in and close each half together. Wrap in parchment and use a toothpick to hold in place.

Mom's Perfect Sub Sandwich image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Four 6-inch ciabatta rolls
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
1/4 pound thinly sliced capicola (preferably hot)
4 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
1/3 pound thinly sliced provolone
2 plum tomatoes, very thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
4 pickled pepperoncini, thinly sliced
Fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips (optional)

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.

Italian Subs image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
1 12-inch loaf soft Italian bread
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 pound deli-sliced provolone cheese
1/4 pound deli-sliced Genoa salami
1/4 pound deli-sliced boiled ham
1/4 pound deli-sliced mortadella
1/4 pound deli-sliced capicola
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
1/4 to 1/2 cup sliced pickled pepperoncini (optional)
3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

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.

No-Bread Italian Subs image

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Steps:

Make creamy Italian dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, vinegar, oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning until emulsified.
Assemble sandwiches: Layer a slice of ham, two pieces salami, two slices pepperoni, and a slice of provolone.
Add a handful of romaine and a few roasted red peppers in the middle. Drizzle with creamy Italian dressing, then roll up and serve. Repeat with remaining ingredients until you have 6 roll-ups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories