Best Italian Subs Recipes

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 SUBS - RESTAURANT STYLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes and onion. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, parsley, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes and oregano. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
• Spread the submarine rolls open, and layer the Capacola, salami, prosciutto, and provolone cheese evenly on each roll. Top with some of the salad, and as many pickle slices as desired. Close the rolls and serve.

ITALIAN MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine eggs and milk; add the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add beef and sausage; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Preheat broiler. Place meatballs in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes; turn and broil 3 minutes longer. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the tomato sauce and paste, onion, green pepper, wine, water and seasonings; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Serve on rolls. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired.

HOT ITALIAN HAM SUBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Generously drizzle dressing over cut sides of buns. , On bun bottoms, layer the ham, tomato and mozzarella cheese. On bun tops, layer the basil leaves, onion and provolone cheese. Place on a baking sheet. , Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Place bun tops over bottoms; serve immediately.

ITALIAN MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients for meatballs; mix well.
• Shape into 1" balls and broil or saute till brown.
• Put into a crock pot.
• Combine sauce ingredients in a sauce pan and heat pour over meatballs.
• Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
• Put on sub rolls along with Provolone cheese and put under the broiler for a few minutes till cheese melts.
• Serve hot.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND/OR MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Place one rack in center of oven, the other on the top shelf for broiling. Spray an 8x8 pan with non-stick cooking spray. Bake sausage on the center rack for 20-25 minutes till cooked thru, turning once.
• Meanwhile, using a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add peppers and onions, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until peppers are just soft, stirring occasionally.
• Add pizza sauce and continue to simmer until sausages are cooked thru.
• Create aluminum foil 'boats' around each opened sub roll and place on a baking sheet (keeping them intact and also in a boat shape to hold in the filling). Remove sausages from oven, and place the 'boats' into the oven to lightly toast (watch for burning!).
• Place the links on a cutting board and using tongs (the sausage will be hot), steady the links and cut into 1/2" slices (or you can slice lengthwise) and add to the pot of sauce, stirring to coat.
• When buns are toasted, remove from oven keeping the buns on the baking sheet, place the sausage mixture (reserving about 2 tbsp sauce only) on the bottom half of the bread. Top sausage mixture with provolone. To the top half, spread thinly the remaining sauce and then sprinkle generously with the mozerella cheese.
• Return subs to top rack of oven and broil for 1-2 minutes till cheese is melted and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Using the foil boats to keep the sandwich together. Just pull down from one side and dive in!

ITALIAN MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• Make meatballs by combining eggs, and milk, add breadcrumbs, cheese and seasoning then add the meats.
• Mixwell, and shape into 1 inch balls, broil or saute until brown, and put into slow cooker.
• Combine sauce ingredients, and pour over meatballs.
• Cover, and cook 4-6 hours.
• Serve on rolls with creamy red potatoes, salad, or dessert.

ITALIAN SUBS (HOAGIES OR SUBMARINE SANDWICHES)

Steps:

• Toast open sub rolls under the broiler until lightly browned.
• Top each roll (covering both sides) with 1 slice ham, 1 slice turkey (optional), 4 slices hard salami, 6 slices pepperoni and 1-2 slices provolone cheese.
• Place back under the broiler and heat until the cheese it brown and bubbly.
• Remove from oven and top with Italian Dressing or mayo. Serve with chips and carrot sticks.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SUBS

Steps:

• In a small nonstick skillet, brown sausages on all sides over medium heat. Add broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove sausages and keep warm; discard broth. , In the same pan, saute onion in oil until crisp-tender. Add red pepper and pepper; cook until red pepper is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in vinegar and sausages; heat through. , Spread rolls with pizza sauce; top with the sausage, cheese and onion mixture. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

ITALIAN MEATBALL SUBS OR SLIDERS

Steps:

• 1. Combine ground beef, Italian sausage, and onion.
• 2. Use a 1/3 scoop amount of the meat mixture to form meatballs. You want them large because they will shrink. Place in 13 x 9 baking dish.
• 3. Bake at 350 of 45 minutes.
• 4. Add spaghetti sauce and pizza sauce. Bake for another 15 minutes.
• 5. Leave hoagie rolls closed and toast hoagie rolls only on the outside.
• 6. Add the meatballs with sauce and top with cheese.
• 7. Enjoy!!

SIMPLE ITALIAN SUBS

Steps:

• Cut bread in half horizontally; set top aside. Place three slices of cheese on bottom half; layer with ham and tomato. , In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, basil, pepper and rosemary; drizzle over tomato. Top with remaining cheese. , Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Replace bread top. Cut into four pieces; serve immediately.

ITALIAN SUBS

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk salad dressing, mustard and oregano until blended.
• Spread dressing mixture over cut sides of bread.
• Place half the lettuce on bottom half of bread; top with layers of ham, salami, pepper strips, cheese, onion and remaining lettuce. Replace bread top; slice and serve.

SUPER QUICK & EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE SUBS

Steps:

• 1. Bake Italian sausages in a 350 degree oven or grill over medium heat for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Meanwhile heat spaghetti sauce, cover and simmer on low until brats are cooked.
• 2. Spray buns with butter flavor cooking spray and toast under the broiler for a few minutes just until they start to toast.
• 3. Place sausage on toasted bun. ladle with spaghetti sauce and top generously with mozzarella cheese.
• 4. Place back under the broiler just until cheese starts to brown and bubble. Serve with chips and a nice salad.

FRANKS ITALIAN MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• 1. Put breadcrumbs and milk in small bowl and set aside to let the milk absorb
• 2. In a medium size skillet add your oil and butter let it melt then add all vegetables and all seasoning. Sauté till limp once soft add Worcestershire sauce. Then let it cool
• 3. In large bowl put both meats, grated fresh parmesan cheese, beaten egg, then the breadcrumbs and last the vegetables
• 4. Now gently fold all together to incorporate I use a large cookie scoop to measure out my balls but you can use what is best for you
• 5. Preheat oven to 350* and place balls on greased cookie sheets or a pizza pan and cook for 20 minutes then turn over and cook for another 15 minutes
• 6. Once done I put them all in crockpot and I mix my sauce and remaining paste together and add 1 tsp of sugar in separate bowl then I pour over balls
• 7. Cook on low for three hours. I like to toast my buns and then put provolone or Mozzarella cheese on top and broil till cheese is melted.

TOASTED ITALIAN SUBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder and oregano; mix well.
• Spread garlic mayo thickly on buns.
• pile on meats and cheese and top with banana peppers.
• toast under broiler for 3-5 minutes with oven door cracked watching closely.
• top with lettuce and tomato.

GAME DAY ITALIAN MEATBALL PARTY SUBS!

Steps:

• 1. Spray 9x13 baking dish with non stick spray. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Slice the bread into 3/4 inch slices and place snugly into the baking dish.
• 3. Combine cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and anise or fennel. Mix well and spread on top of all the bread slices.
• 4. Cut meatballs in half and place them in tight rows over the whole top of casserole, making sure the rounded part is on top.
• 5. Next, spoon spaghetti sauce over the top. You don't want it really soggy so just enough to lightly cover.
• 6. Top with mozzarella cheese. Add the Parmesan cheese to the top of mozzarella. Drizzle with a little olive oil and bake in the oven for 30-45 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted to your liking! Then just use a spatula to remove them from pan and enjoy!

ITALIAN SUBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, parsley and garlic. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Place about 2 tablespoons olive mixture on the bottom of each bun. Top each with four slices of salami, cheese and ham; add lettuce if desired. Replace tops.

FAST ITALIAN SUBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, parsley and garlic. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Cut bread in half lengthwise. Spread olive mixture on the bottom of the bread. Top with salami, cheese and ham; add lettuce if desired. Replace top. Cut into 2-in. slices. Insert a toothpick in each slice.

ITALIAN MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• Saute your onions in some oil before adding to your meatball mixture. Add ingredients meat, roasted reds, onions, Parmesan & Romano & seasonings and roll out your meatballs. Then, roll them in the panko crumbs and place on a greased pan to bake.
• Bake them at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes turning at least once. Make sure they are cooked through. While baking heat up your sauce that you will be using so it's nice and hot to assemble your subs.
• Remove from oven and assemble your subs. Toast up your hoagie buns. Then and add your meatballs, chunky pepper & onion sauce and on top the mozzarella cheese. Place in the oven till your cheese is melted.
• My sweet friend Megan Todd makes the most incredible canned sauce called https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/appetizer/vegetable-appetizer/grandma-vinions-canned-peppers-in-red-sauce.html?p=1. We are very blessed to get a couple jars from her for the last several years and it just amazing. Now, you could also use Paul Newman's sauce called Sockarooni or a sauce that has chunky peppers in it.
• Here we are finally have the sub assembled and ready to eat. I didn't have the usual hoagie bun in this photo I took so I used regular hot dog buns. Not as good, but they worked.
• August 19th, 2015 --- Had another jar of Megan Todd's peppers so I thought it's time to roll some meatballs. We just love these subs. Whether hot or sweet peppers...it's all good topped with some mozzarella cheese. yumm

FLAVORFUL ITALIAN SUBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, parsley and garlic. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Place about 2 tablespoons olive mixture on the bottom of each bun. Layer with salami, ham, cheese and lettuce. Replace tops.