Breadless Italian Sub Recipes

NO-BREAD ITALIAN SUBS

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.

BREADLESS ITALIAN SUB

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.

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.

BREADLESS ITALIAN SUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven broiler.
• Remove the stems from the mushrooms and discard. Lay the mushroom caps gill-side-up and use a sharp knife to completely remove the gills (so that the caps will lie flat). Arrange the mushroom caps on a baking sheet, brush all over with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Broil until the caps are just tender, flipping halfway through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Allow to cool completely.
• Whisk together the vinegar, pepperoncini, oregano, remaining 1 tablespoon oil and a few grinds of black pepper in a small bowl.
• Assemble the sandwiches: Arrange one mushroom cap, cut side-up, on a work surface. Fold 1 piece of provolone to fit on top of the cap and repeat with 1 slice each of ham and salami. Top with 1 slice of tomato and about 2 tablespoons of lettuce. Drizzle with some of the pepperoncini vinaigrette. Sandwich with another mushroom cap and secure with a toothpick threaded with an olive. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more sandwiches. Wrap each sandwich halfway in wax paper (this will help catch all the juices) and serve.

MEATLESS MARINARA SUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• To make the balsamic onions, fry the onions in a small saute pan with the oil over medium heat until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the vinegar. Push the onions to one side of the pan and add the sliced pepper to the other side to warm through.
• Cook the burger patties according to the package instructions.
• Cut the rolls in half and toast or warm.
• Spread a layer of pesto over the inside of each roll. Cut the burger patties in half and lay two pieces along the bottom half of each roll. Cut the cheese slices in half and lay on top of each piece of burger, then add a spoonful of Classic Marinara Sauce. Top with the balsamic onions, red peppers and a scattering of spinach.
• Place the top halves of the rolls on top of the subs and they are ready to devour.
• In a medium pan, gently heat the garlic in 2 tablespoons of the oil until softened, being mindful not to let it brown, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and stir well.
• Turn up the heat to a bubbling simmer and allow the juices to cook off, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the basil and season with salt and pepper. The marinara sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days and freezes well.