Baked Italian Sub

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 638kcal

Ingredients

Baked Italian Sub

  • ½ loaf French bread (or use individual sub rolls)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
  • ⅛ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 oz Deli ham
  • 2 oz Deli pepperoni
  • 4 slices Provolone cheese
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • ½ cup Pepperoncini sliced
  • 2 oz Iceberg lettuce shredded
  • Italian dressing to taste

Herb and Cheese Dip

  • ¼ cup Ricotta cheese
  • ½ TBSP Fresh mint chopped
  • ¼ TBSP Fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 cup Arugula chopped
  • ¼ tsp Ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp Dried basil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • 2 Pita bread for serving

Pinot Noir

  • 8 oz Pinot noir wine
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prep all ingredients per instructions above.
  • Prepare the Baked Italian Sub: Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place it cut side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  • Layer provolone cheese on both halves.
  • Add ham and pepperoni to the bottom half.
  • Bake for about 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted with golden-brown spots and the bread is crisp.
  • While the sub is baking, toss the tomatoes, pepperoncini, and shredded iceberg lettuce in Italian dressing.
  • Once the bread is toasted, layer the dressed veggies over the ham and pepperoni. Place the top half of the bread over the fillings and press gently.
  • Make the Herb and Cheese Dip: In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, fresh mint, thyme, and chopped arugula. Stir until the herbs are evenly distributed.
  • Add ground coriander, dried basil, salt, and black pepper, mixing until well combined.
  • Drizzle with olive oil for added richness. Serve with pita bread, either warm or at room temperature.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Cut the sub into sections. Enjoy with herb and cheese dip, pita bread, and pinot noir.

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1692mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1400IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 428mg | Iron: 3mg

Baked Italian Sub

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 638 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Baked Italian Sub

  • ½ loaf French bread (or use individual sub rolls)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
  • ⅛ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 oz Deli ham
  • 2 oz Deli pepperoni
  • 4 slices Provolone cheese
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • ½ cup Pepperoncini sliced
  • 2 oz Iceberg lettuce shredded
  • Italian dressing to taste

Herb and Cheese Dip

  • ¼ cup Ricotta cheese
  • ½ TBSP Fresh mint chopped
  • ¼ TBSP Fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 cup Arugula chopped
  • ¼ tsp Ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp Dried basil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • 2 Pita bread for serving

Pinot Noir

  • 8 oz Pinot noir wine

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prep all ingredients per instructions above.
  • Prepare the Baked Italian Sub: Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place it cut side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  • Layer provolone cheese on both halves.
  • Add ham and pepperoni to the bottom half.
  • Bake for about 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted with golden-brown spots and the bread is crisp.
  • While the sub is baking, toss the tomatoes, pepperoncini, and shredded iceberg lettuce in Italian dressing.
  • Once the bread is toasted, layer the dressed veggies over the ham and pepperoni. Place the top half of the bread over the fillings and press gently.
  • Make the Herb and Cheese Dip: In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, fresh mint, thyme, and chopped arugula. Stir until the herbs are evenly distributed.
  • Add ground coriander, dried basil, salt, and black pepper, mixing until well combined.
  • Drizzle with olive oil for added richness. Serve with pita bread, either warm or at room temperature.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Cut the sub into sections. Enjoy with herb and cheese dip, pita bread, and pinot noir.

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 34gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 1692mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1400IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 428mgIron: 3mg
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