Italian Stuffed Sandwich Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cut thin slice off top of bread loaf; reserve for later use. Remove bread from inside of bottom of loaf, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shell. Discard removed bread or reserve for another use.
• Spread half the pesto sauce evenly onto inside of bread shell; fill with layers of half each of the meats and provolone. Top with bruschetta. Repeat layers of meats and provolone; top with onions and peppers. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Spread remaining pesto sauce onto cut side of top of bread; place, cut side down, over sandwich, pressing firmly into sandwich filling to secure. Wrap tightly with foil; place on baking sheet. Top sandwich with second baking sheet.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until sandwich is heated through.

Steps:

• Cut loaf of bread in half; hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 3/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). , In a small bowl, combine the olives, parsley, oil, oregano, vinegar, garlic, pepper and pepper flakes. Spoon half into bread shell. Layer with pepperoncini, salami, cheese, roasted peppers, pepperoni and remaining olive mixture. Replace bread top. , Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight. Cut into eight wedges.

Steps:

• To prepare salad, in medium bowl, combine lettuce, tuna, onion and capers; set aside.
• To prepare dressing, in small jar with tight-fitting lid or small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, oregano, pepper and salt; cover and shake well or, with wire whisk, blend until combined.
• Pour dressing over salad; toss to combine.
• Split bread lengthwise almost all the way through; spread open.
• Line bottom half of bread with tomatoes; top evenly with salad mixture.
• Replace top half of bread to enclose.
• Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours, until chilled and flavors are blended.
• Cut loaf crosswise, through plastic wrap, into 4 equal portions.
• SERVING (ONE-FOURTH OF LOAF) PROVIDES: 1 Fat, 3 1/4 Vegetables, 1 Protein, 2 Breads.
• PER SERVING: 310 Calories, 8 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 24 mg Cholesterol, 759 mg Sodium, 37 g Total Carbohydrate, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 21 g Protein, 102 mg Calcium; 6 points.

Steps:

• CUT bread in half horizontally. Scoop out bottom and top, leaving a ½-inch thick shell.
• COMBINE oil, green olives, ripe olives, parsley, oregano, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon juice and garlic in a medium bowl. Stir to mix well.
• SPOON half the olive mixture into the bread shell. Top with salami, cheese, roasted red peppers, pepperoni and the remaining olive mixture. Cover with bread top. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill at least 3 hours or overnight. Cut loaf into wedges. Serve.