I used to work just down the street from a Quizno’s. I went there often for lunch. Ok, very often. Three out of every five days 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 recipe of the classic Quizno’s Italian sub, my favorite item on their menu. Plus, sadly, the Quizno’s here closed. I hope that wasn’t because I started working from home. I certainly gave them plenty of my business while they were open!
It’s The Dressing And Pesto
The sweet balsamic dressing and pesto are what really make this copycat recipe of 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. They add fantastic flavors that are sure to make this a staple in your house too.
Don’t skimp on the ingredients for your sub. They really will make-or-break your experience. Use less-than-good ingredients and you get a less-than-good sub, and you’ll think this was a bad copycat! Use good bread, quality meats and cheeses and fresh toppings and you’ll love this copycat!
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.
The dressing is great on any sandwich, not just this copycat of Quizno’s classic. I make a lot of panini’s at home, using my Cuisinart Griddler. It’s super-simple and makes great sandwiches. The dressing for this sandwich would be great on my Griddler sandwiches, too.
Take It On The Road
These subs travel well. I like to make a few the night before we are heading out for a day of antiquing. I wrap them tightly in foil or deli paper and keep them in the fridge. The flavors of the dressing soak into the bread, meats and toppings making for delicious bite after delicious bite!
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Also check out my copycat of the Battalion Chief Sub from Firehouse Subs and Subway’s Italian BMT.
Quizno’s Italian Sub (Copycat Recipe)
Equipment
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
- ⅓ pound salami sliced
- ⅓ pound pepperoni sliced
- ⅓ 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
- pepperoncini
For the sweet balsamic dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
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.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
