| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 15 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 12-inch loaf soft Italian bread
- 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 pound deli-sliced provolone cheese
- 1/4 pound deli-sliced Genoa salami
- 1/4 pound deli-sliced boiled ham
- 1/4 pound deli-sliced mortadella
- 1/4 pound deli-sliced capicola
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup sliced pickled pepperoncini (optional)
- 3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 663 |
| Total Fat | 50 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 17 grams |
| Cholesterol | 93 milligrams |
| Sodium | 1988 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 22 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 grams |
| Protein | 31 grams |
Reviews
I grew up in the 1950s in Philly burbs. DiCostanza’s claims they invented the hoagie in 1925 and that’s where we got our hoagies. In addition to the meat listed, it included slicing pepperoni and prosciutto. No rabbit food (lettuce). Either hot or sweet pickled peppers (today I buy the Rosa brand.) No wine vinegar – only olive oil. And sage instead of oregano.
I don’t know where they got their rolls but the crust crackled when you bit into it.
DiCostanza’s was in Chester and the Italian hoagies made in Philly had lettuce and oregano.
Chester has fallen on hard times and I believe in the late 1960s DiCostanza’s had to close because the neighborhood scared away the customers. They reopened in the late 1990s at another location but I don’t know how long that venture lasted.
There’s a Wikipedia entry on Italian hoagies if you’re interested.
Made this sandwich with and without pesto and it was great either way!
I have tried this amazing italian sandwich recipe and this recipe is really amazing. I love this sandwich recipe. Thanks for sharing this recipe with all of us. Also here i have a special italian sub sandwich recipe. Check out the recipe here: https://www.recipespack.com/italian-sub-sandwich-recipe-simplyrecipes-com/
Loved this recipe as did the family. Perfect for game night
Not sure how you can have an Italian sandwich without pesto… but it was ok. Not terrible, but obviously not gourmet!
A perfect Italian sub. The amounts are fine. Do hollow out both layers of bread. I think next time I will use my homemade Italian dressing on this for a bit more tang. Delicious! Husband loved it, no leftovers.
amazing sandwich!!!
I agree w anonymous
These remind me of the Eastern style Grinders in the Northeast…. I love them!
I made this for my husband’s Game of Throne’s party along with a pasta salad and I basked in Culinary Hero Status for almost 3 days!!!!! Simply delicious!!!!!!