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Lunch 30 Minutes or Less Pork Beef Italian
4.8 from 19 votes

Italian Sub Sandwich

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By: Joanna Cismaru •10/13/22 1 Comment

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Meaty and flavorful, this Italian Sub Sandwich has it all! Crispy bread layered with mayo and Italian dressing, piled high with provolone cheese, ham, salami and mortadella. Finish it off with your favorite toppings and you’ve got the ultimate sandwich!

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  • Easy Italian Sub
  • Ingredients You’ll Need
  • How To Make An Italian Sub
  • FAQs & Expert Tips
    • FAQs
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • What Is An Italian Sub Sandwich?
    • What Else Can I Add?
    • How To Serve
    • Tips
  • Leftovers
  • More Great Recipes To Try
  • Italian Sub Sandwich
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes
    • Nutrition Information
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Classic Italian flavors, one ultimate sandwich. The Italian Sub has to be one of the most ordered sandwiches to date! It’s got it all, crispy French bread, layers of delicious deli meat and cheese, fresh toppings and tangy Italian dressing to round it all out.

Easy Italian Sub

  • Easy To Make
  • Simple Ingredient List
  • Minimal Prep, Inexpensive, Homemade
  • Customizable & Delicious

Sometimes we need a simple recipe that is nostalgic, and this is exactly that. This sandwich is one of the most sought after because of how meaty, cheesy and delicious it is. Gone are the days of overpriced sandwiches that leave you feeling hungry for more, this Italian Sub Sandwich recipe is where it’s at!

Ingredients You’ll Need

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  • Mayo – You can make your own mayo using my mayonnaise recipe, or use your favorite!
  • Bread – I used a French baguette, sliced horizontally for this recipe. But you can use any type of bread/roll of your choosing!
  • Meat – I used thinly sliced deli ham, thinly sliced salami (such as Genoa salami or your favorite) and mortadella (large Italian sausage or luncheon meat).
  • Cheese – I used sliced Provolone cheese, but Havarti, mozzarella or Swiss would also be nice in this sandwich.
  • Toppings – Shredded romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, banana peppers, and thinly sliced red onion. All a must in my opinion.
  • Italian Dressing – Use my recipe to make your own Italian dressing, or use your favorite. Homemade is always best!

How To Make An Italian Sub

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  1. Prep: Spread the mayonnaise on the bottom half of the baguette.
  2. Assemble: Layer the cheese slices on the bottom, the meats, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, banana peppers and drizzle with Italian dressing.
  3. Finish: Cover with the top half of the baguette and cut into 4 (or 6) equal pieces.

FAQs & Expert Tips

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is An Italian Sub Sandwich?

Typically, an Italian sandwich has a combination of cured or cold cut meats such as ham, salami and pepperoni, but other options include mortadella and capicola. A sub sandwich or “submarine sandwich” is a type of sandwich made from a bread roll split lengthwise and filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments. We are combining both together to create one epic sub sandwich!

What Else Can I Add?

This may be my perfect sandwich, but it’s completely customizable, therefore this sandwich recipe can be altered to make it YOUR perfect sandwich. Add your favorite toppings, additions etc to customize it to your liking.

How To Serve

This sub can be served as is for a quick and delicious lunch, or pair it with a side salad or soup for more of a “full meal”.

closeup of a freshly made italian sub on a cutting board.

Tips

  1. Mortadella is a cooked cured sausage that’s made from finely ground pork meat. It’s quite similar to bologna in many ways, the biggest difference being bologna omits the added fat. If you can’t find mortadella in your local deli, bologna is an acceptable option.
  2. You can also switch up the meats in this recipe. Use your favorite combination of cold cuts, whatever they may be.
  3. For all the reasons why I’d choose a homemade Italian dressing compared to store bought, check out my Italian dressing recipe!

Leftovers

This sandwich is definitely best served fresh! The Italian dressing can make it a little soggy, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge wrapped tightly, or in an airtight container for 2 days.

closeup of a freshly made italian sub on a cutting board.

More Great Recipes To Try

  • The Godfather Meatball Sub
  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps
  • BLT Salad
  • Reuben Sandwich
  • Muffuletta
  • Club Sandwich
  • Philly Cheesesteak
  • Cucumber Sandwiches
  • Croque Monsieur

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4.79 from 19 votes

Italian Sub Sandwich

Prep 10 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 10 minutes
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Meaty and flavorful, this Italian Sub Sandwich has it all! Crispy bread layered with mayo and Italian dressing, piled high with provolone cheese, ham, salami and mortadella. Finish it off with your favorite toppings and you've got the ultimate sandwich!
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 French baguette (sliced horizontally)
  • ½ pound deli ham (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ pound salami (thinly sliced, such as Genoa salami)
  • ¼ pound mortadella
  • 8 ounce Provolone cheese (sliced)
  • 2 cup romaine lettuce (shredded)
  • 2 large tomatoes (sliced)
  • ½ medium red onion (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup banana peppers
  • ½ cup Italian Dressing

Before You Begin! If you make this, please leave a review and rating letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business thrive & continue providing free recipes.

Instructions 

  • Prep the bread: Spread the mayonnaise on bottom half of the baguette.
  • Assemble: Layer half the cheese slices on the bottom, the meats, the other half of cheese slices, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, banana peppers and drizzle with Italian dressing.
  • Finish: Cover with the top half of the baguette and cut into 4 (or 6) equal pieces.

Notes

  1. Mortadella is a cooked cured sausage that’s made from finely ground pork meat. It’s quite similar to bologna in many ways, the biggest difference being bologna omits the added fat. If you can’t find mortadella in your local deli, bologna is an acceptable option.
  2. You can also switch up the meats in this recipe. Use your favorite combination of cold cuts, whatever they may be.
  3. For all the reasons why I’d choose a homemade Italian dressing compared to store bought, check out my Italian dressing recipe!
  4. This sandwich is definitely best served fresh! The Italian dressing can make it a little soggy, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge wrapped tightly, or in an airtight container for 2 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 905kcal (45%)Carbohydrates: 44g (15%)Protein: 45g (90%)Fat: 61g (94%)Saturated Fat: 22g (138%)Trans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 118mg (39%)Sodium: 2936mg (128%)Potassium: 823mg (24%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 3376IU (68%)Vitamin C: 27mg (33%)Calcium: 517mg (52%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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I grew up in Connecticut eating these, where they’re colloquially called “grinders.” I would highly recommend adding capicola and perhaps prosciutto or even pepperoni. The more the better. I really like the fact that you added Mortadella! It’s delicate but distinct flavor is often overlooked. Also, perhaps try without the Mayo. But that’s just an Italian speaking

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