Copycat Quizno’s Italian Sub

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I used to work just down the street from a Quizno’s. I went there often for lunch. Ok, very often. I loved their toasted bread and great meats and toppings. Now I work from home and I prefer to make my own lunch, so I make a copycat of the classic Quizno’s Italian sub, my favorite item on their menu.

Copycat Quizno's Italian Sub

The sweet balsamic dressing and pesto are what really make this copycat Quizno’s Italian sub sandwich memorable. Even if you don’t follow the recipe for the toppings exactly, make the dressing and add the pesto.

I find pepperoncini peppers to be a must-have on a sub. And on a pizza for that matter. I prefer them over pickles. They’re crunchier and tangier and really wake up whatever you put them on.

Also check out my copycat of the Battalion Chief Sub from Firehouse Subs and Subway’s Italian BMT.

Copycat Quizno's Italian Sub
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Copycat Quizno’s Italian Sub

I used to work just down the street from a Quizno’s. I went there often for lunch. Ok, very often. I loved their toasted bread and great meats and toppings. Now I work from home and I prefer to make my own lunch, so I make a copycat of the classic Quizno’s Italian sub, my favorite item on their menu.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, Italian, sandwich, submarine
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 799kcal

Ingredients

For the sandwiches

  • 6 sub rolls or 2 loaves French bread, each cut into 3 equal sizes
  • Sweet balsamic dressing see below
  • pesto I used store-bought
  • pound salami sliced
  • pound pepperoni sliced
  • pound ham sliced
  • 12 slices Mozzarella cheese
  • dried oregano
  • 12 slices tomato
  • 12 slices onion
  • 6 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • 8 ounce black olives sliced, drained
  • peperoncini

For the sweet balsamic dressing

Instructions

For the sandwiches

  • Preheat your oven to 300 F.
  • Split rolls horizontally and place onto baking sheet(s).
  • Brush one cut side of the bread with the dressing.
  • Spread about 1 tablespoon of the pesto onto the other side of the cut bread.
  • Add meats and cheese and sprinkle lightly with the oregano.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and serve.

For the sweet balsamic dressing

  • Whisk all ingredients until well combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 799kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 2567mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2056IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 12mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

One thought on “Copycat Quizno’s Italian Sub”

  1. The Italian is a different recipe in kanada.
    No balsamic, no pesto, they red wine vinegar dressing..little or no mozza.
    Peppers on the side, only if requested.

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