Classic Italian Sub with Roasted Eggplant Recipe

Name: Classic Italian Sub with Roasted Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 eggplant, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch slices; Homemade Italian Dressing, recipe follows; 4 crusty hoagie rolls, cut in half lengthwise; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into thin slices; 1 pound genoa salami, thinly sliced; 8 ounces hot capicola, thinly sliced; 8 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced; 1 pound mortadella, thinly sliced; 1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded; 1 medium yellow tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 shallot, chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1/2 eggplant, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch slices
Homemade Italian Dressing, recipe follows
4 crusty hoagie rolls, cut in half lengthwise
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into thin slices
1 pound genoa salami, thinly sliced
8 ounces hot capicola, thinly sliced
8 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
1 pound mortadella, thinly sliced
1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 medium yellow tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 shallot, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Lay the eggplant slices on a baking sheet in a single layer and brush liberally with the Homemade Italian Dressing.
3
Roast in the oven until cooked through and golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
4
Build the sandwich on the rolls with the mozzarella first, then the salami, capicola, prosciutto, mortadella, roasted eggplant and top with the lettuce, tomato and a generous drizzle of the Homeade Italian Dressing.
5
Serve while blasting Louis Prima.
6
Place the vinegar, mustard, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic and shallots in a blender or food processor.
7
While the machine is running, slowly drizzle the olive oil through the blender top or feed tube until the dressing is combined and emulsified.
8
Adjust the seasoning if necessary; add more oil if you want it less acidic.
9
Store the dressing up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

457

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 eggplant, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch slices, Homemade Italian Dressing, recipe follows, 4 crusty hoagie rolls, cut in half lengthwise, 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into thin slices, and more.

Yes, Classic Italian Sub with Roasted Eggplant falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Italian Sub with Roasted Eggplant

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