Jul 13 2026
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Pappa Petro Recipe

Inspired by Salvatori's Fort Wayne Southwest
Time30m
Serves4

Italian beef, turkey, salami, capicola, ham, mozzarella blend, and pesto mayo

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Ingredients

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Meats

Cheese

Condiments

Other

Method

Preparation of Pesto Mayo

  1. 1

    Make the Pesto Mayo

    In a small bowl, combine the pesto and mayonnaise. Mix well until fully combined. Set aside.

Meat Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Meats

    Layer the Italian beef, turkey, salami, capicola, and ham in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cut the sub rolls lengthwise, and spread a generous amount of pesto mayo on the inside of each roll.

  2. 4

    Add the Meats

    Fill each roll with the prepared meat mixture and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Grill the Sandwiches

    Place the filled sandwiches in the preheated skillet. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve warm.

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