Description
This bold and flavorful Italian torpedo sandwich is layered with savory meats, sharp provolone, fresh veggies, and tangy pickled peppers. A satisfying, quick lunch that hits every flavor note—perfect for cozy winter days.
Ingredients
1 x 12-inch Italian Hoagie Roll (fresh or toasted)
4 slices provolone cheese
3 slices Italian mortadella (with olives)
5 slices capicollo salami
5 slices hard salami
3 slices boiled ham
1 Roma tomato, sliced
1½ cups shredded iceberg lettuce
4–5 pickled cherry peppers, chopped
6–7 pickled pepperoncini rings
6–8 tbsp pepperoncini brine
2 tbsp Italian dressing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if toasting roll.
2. Slice hoagie roll horizontally, keeping it hinged.
3. Lightly toast inside if desired.
4. Layer provolone cheese along bottom of roll.
5. Add mortadella, then capicollo, hard salami, and boiled ham.
6. Layer sliced tomato and shredded lettuce.
7. Top with cherry peppers and pepperoncini rings.
8. Drizzle pepperoncini brine and Italian dressing evenly.
9. Close sandwich, press gently, and cut into thirds.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
🥪 Cheese first prevents soggy bread.
🌶️ For extra spice, add hot soppressata or spicy mustard.
❄️ Great winter pairing: soup, hot wedges, or mulled cider.
🥬 For a lighter version, swap meats for grilled veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: torpedo sandwich, hoagie, Italian sub, deli sandwich, lunch sandwich