Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLa CarretaGrilled Italian Recipe

Grilled Italian Recipe

Inspired by La Carreta
Time30m
Serves1

Experience our sizzling Grilled Italian Sandwich, featuring premium Italian deli meats grilled to perfection with provolone cheese, fried onions, oil, lettuce, and tomato.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the onion into thin rings, the tomato into slices, and wash and dry the lettuce leaves.

  2. 2

    Cook the Onions

    In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced onions and sauté until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Build the Sandwich

    On one slice of bread, layer the Italian deli meats followed by the provolone cheese. Add the sautéed onions, fresh lettuce, and tomato slices. Top with the second slice of bread.

Grilling

  1. 4

    Grill the Sandwich

    In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet and grill on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

  2. 5

    Serve

    Once grilled to perfection, remove the sandwich from the skillet. Let it cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve immediately.

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