Italian Party Sub: An Easy Sandwich for a Crowd
An Italian Party Sub is a colorful, generously filled sandwich that’s perfect for game day, casual get-togethers, picnics, and family gatherings. Made with a long loaf of Italian bread, layers of Italian deli meats, aged provolone, briny olives, and tangy pickled vegetables, this easy sandwich delivers plenty of bold flavor without turning on the stove. Best of all, it comes together in about 30 minutes, making it a practical choice when you’re feeding friends and want something more exciting than an ordinary cold-cut sandwich.
This Italian Party Sub combines mortadella, capicola, Genoa salami or hot soppressata, and prosciutto with aged provolone cheese. The combination provides a delicious mix of savory, salty, and rich flavors. Giardiniera, a mixture of pickled vegetables, adds tang and crunch, while Cerignola olives and sweet-tangy Peppadew peppers bring extra color and character. Chopped romaine lettuce adds freshness, and extra-virgin olive oil helps bring the vegetable topping together.
To assemble the sandwich, split a 14-inch loaf of Italian bread lengthwise, using a long serrated bread knife and layer the meats and provolone on the bottom half. Mix the drained, chopped giardiniera with sliced olives, chopped Peppadew peppers, and olive oil. Remove some of the soft center from the top half of the bread to make room for the filling, then add the romaine and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Cinque Spezie, close the sandwich, and secure it with small sandwich picks or skewers before cutting it into portions.
A long serrated bread knife is especially useful for cutting through the crusty loaf cleanly without squeezing out the filling. For a party, arrange the pieces on a large serving platter so guests can help themselves.
This Italian Party Sub is easy to customize, too. Use hot soppressata for a little more bite, add extra provolone for cheese lovers, or adjust the olive and pepper mixture to suit your guests. Serve it with potato chips, pasta salad, or a crisp green salad for a simple, crowd-pleasing spread.
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Italian Party Sub
- Total Time: :30
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 14 -inch loaf Italian bread
- 1/2 pound sliced mortadella
- 1/4 pound sliced capicola
- 1/4 pound sliced Genoa salami or hot soppressata
- 1/4 pound sliced prosciutto
- 1/4 pound sliced aged provolone cheese
- 2 1/3 cups giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), drained and chopped
- 1 cup sliced pitted Cerignola olives (black and green)
- 1/2 cup chopped jarred Peppadew peppers
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 tsp Cinque Spezie
Instructions
- Split the bread in half lengthwise. Top the bottom half with the mortadella, capicola, salami, prosciutto and provolone.
- Toss the giardiniera in a bowl with the olives, peppers and olive oil. Tear out the soft center of the top bread half to make a shell. Pack the lettuce into the center of the bread and top with the giardiniera mixture and Cinque Spezie. Carefully put the two sandwich halves together, pressing to keep the filling inside. Secure with small skewers and cut into pieces.
- Prep Time: :20
- Assembly: :10
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Assemble