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Italian Hoagie

A classic submarine sandwich stacked with Italian cured meats, sharp provolone, shredded lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and a tangy oregano dressing.

15 minEasyServes 2780 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanLunchNo-CookStandardHigh ProteinNut-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 hoagie rolls, split
  • 4 oz sharp provolone cheese, sliced
  • 4 oz Genoa salami, sliced
  • 4 oz capocollo, sliced
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  1. 1

    Open each 2 split hoagie rolls and layer the bottom with 4 oz sliced sharp provolone cheese.

  2. 2

    Fold and layer 4 oz sliced Genoa salami and 4 oz sliced capocollo over the cheese.

  3. 3

    Top the meats with 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce, 2 sliced plum tomatoes, and 1/2 thinly sliced red onion.

  4. 4

    Drizzle with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp dried oregano.

  5. 5

    Press the top roll closed, slice in half, and serve.

Questions

Can I make Italian Hoagie dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 oz sharp provolone cheese, sliced. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Italian Hoagie keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Italian Hoagie?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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