Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPasta Garage Italian CafeGrilled Italian Recipe

Grilled Italian Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Experience our sizzling Grilled Italian Sandwich — stacked with premium Italian deli meats grilled to perfection, melty provolone, grilled onions, a splash of oil, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomato.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Meats

Cheese & Vegetables

Condiments

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Slice the onion thinly and the tomato medium. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.

  2. 2

    Grill the Onions

    In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Layer the Sandwich

    On one slice of Italian bread, layer the Genoa salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, and tomato. Top with another slice of bread.

  2. 4

    Prepare for Grilling

    Brush the outside of the sandwich with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper.

Grilling

  1. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Place the sandwich on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the grill, let it cool slightly, then slice in half. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce if desired.

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