BAKED ITALIAN SANDWICH

Baked Italian Sandwich image

Provided by LESLIE TRYTHALL

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 can(s) garlic butter croissants
1/3 lb capiicola ham, sliced thin
1/3 lb pepperoni, sliced thin
1/3 lb hard salami, sliced thin
1/4 lb honey ham, sliced thin
1/3 lb provolone cheese, sliced thin
1/3 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
2 tsp minced garlic, heaping
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 can(s) petite diced tomatoes,15 oz
1 can(s) tomato paste, 6 oz
2/3 can(s) water

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Lightly spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Roll one of the cans of croissants in the bottom.
3. Layer honey ham, 1/2 provolone, pepperoni, 1/2 mozzarella, capicola ham, provolone, hard salami, mozzarella, then other can of croissant.
4. Cover with foil. Bake 20 minutes, remove foil & bake for additional 20 minutes or until golden brown.
5. For Mariana Sauce: In a small saucepan, add garlic, & dry seasonings, over medium heat. Add tomatoes, paste & water. Stir well to combine. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until sandwich is done. (I started this step as soon as I put sandwich in the oven.)