Spicy Italian Subs

Name: Spicy Italian Subs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 submarine sandwich rolls; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 8 slices provolone cheese; 8 sliced ham; 8 slices of turkey; 12 slices hard salami; 12 slices sandwich pepperoni; 4 tablespoons Sambal Oelek Chili Paste (optional); 8 oz shredded iceberg lettuce; 1 large tomato, sliced and quartered; 1/4 olive oil; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper

September 22, 2021 by Tanya Schroeder · 40 Comments · Last updated: May 4, 2022

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Spicy Italian subs are the perfect game day sandwich! Deli meat and provolone cheese are piled high in these thick and flavorful spicy Italian sub sandwiches!

Are you looking for a great lunch idea or something to serve after the game? These sub sandwiches are perfect! They’re filling and delicious but also super easy to prepare. With so much flavor going on in every bite these are sure to become an easy go-to meal from now on.

What Is An Italian Sub Sandwich?

A spicy Italian sandwich features a blend of meats and cheeses on a sub bun with a few veggie fixings and a vinegar-based dressing. It is a quick, easy sandwich that is also very filling. It’s perfect for cold meals in summer or for enjoying throughout the year. Cut them in half and serve at your next party or get together and they’re sure to dissappear.

Ingredients

Submarine sandwich rolls- You can’t have a good spicy Italian sub without a good sub roll.
Mayonnaise
Provolone cheese
Sliced ham
Sliced of turkey
Sliced hard salami
Sliced sandwich pepperoni
Sambal Oelek Chili Paste (optional)
Shredded iceberg lettuce
Tomato
Olive oil
White vinegar
Dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

How To Make Italian Subs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut sandwich rolls along one seam being careful to not cut all the way through.
Spread mayo on each side of the sub roll. I spread a scant amount of mayo on the inside of only half of my sub roll, I didn’t want the mayo to be too pronounced (please adjust this to your tastes).
Top each roll with cheese, ham, turkey, salami, and pepperoni.
Spread a tablespoon of chili paste on each sub.
Heat in the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Meanwhile, place lettuce in a bowl. In another bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, and seasoning. Pour the dressing over the lettuce.
When sandwiches have been heated, divide the lettuce among each of the subs and then top with some tomato slices.

Substitutions

Cheeses. You can easily swap out the cheese for your favorite; mozzarella would make a great choice.
Meats. As far as deli meats go, Mortadella, Capicola, or Soppressata make great substitutions for ham, pepperoni, and salami.
Spices. If you do not want to use the chili sauce, chili flakes tossed with the salad would be a great way to change up the recipe.

FAQs

What is Sambal Oelek?

To make this a spicy Italian sub, I topped each sub with a spoonful of Sambal Oelek. Sambal Oelek is a chili sauce made with a variety of chili peppers, garlic, and vinegar. It can be found in the Asian section of most grocery stores. It can be quite spicy, so use judiciously.

What To Serve With Italian Subs

To make a meal out of these subs, serve them up with a Fresh Spinach and Pesto Orzo Salad, or this Broccoli and Cheese Soup. Or keep it simple and serve up chips and fruit on the side!

Yield: 4