Hot Italian Sub Recipe

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining meltiness.

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey salami

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey salami is lower in fat and calories.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: sliced chorizo

Turkey pepperoni has fewer calories and fat.

marinara sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Homemade sauce can be fresher and healthier.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Slice the bread lengthwise without cutting all the way through.

Layer hot capricolla ham, hard salami, and sandwich pepperoni inside the bread.

Add provolone cheese on top of the meats.

Sprinkle banana peppers over the cheese.

Add lettuce and tomato as desired.

In a small bowl, mix olive oil, italian seasoning, and salt.

Brush the oil mixture generously on the inside of the bread.

Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil.

Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes for a crispier top.

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