We look to Chef Mario Carbone for inspiration on this delicious Italian sandwich. Mario serves a very similar Italian-inspired sandwich at the US Open of Tennis. (Check out our guide on how to throw a U.S. Open party—complete with food, drinks, and tailgate flair!) The sheer amount of mouth-watering Italian cold cuts in each bite makes his sandwiches a favorite among tennis fans and food enthusiasts alike. Chef Carbone’s sandwiches are sure to fill you up and get you excited for the big game, making them a great option for your homegate recipe index!

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Mario Carbone's Italian sandwich on a plate with sliced tomato and lettuce

Mario Carbone’s Italian Sandwich Recipe

Mario serves a very similar Italian-inspired sandwich at the US Open of Tennis. The sheer amount of mouth-watering Italian cold cuts in each bite make his sandwiches a favorite among tennis fans and food enthusiasts alike.

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Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Mario Carbone, Mario Carbone’s Italian Sandwich

Servings: large sandwich

Calories: 1031kcal

Ingredients

1 large Italian hero roll, toasted and cut in half
3 thin slices of pepperoni
3 thin slices of sopressata
3 thin slices genoa salami
4 thin slices of ham
3 thin slices of mortadella
3 thin slices of monterey jack cheese
3 Tbsp sliced sweet peppers
2 thin slices of heirloom tomato
1/4 Cup shredded romaine lettuce
2 tbsp Italian red wine vinaigrette
pinch of salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

Starting on the bottom half of the hero roll, stack and fold the sliced meats, cheese, and tomato. Dress the shredded iceberg lettuce with 1 tbsp of vinaigrette and add it to sandwich, finishing with sliced sweet peppers.
Brush the top half of the roll with the rest of the vinaigrette and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper. Assemble the sandwich, cut it in half and enjoy!