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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (398g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 762
Calories from Fat 373 (49%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 41.5g 63%
Saturated Fat 21.3g 106%
Monounsaturated Fat 14.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 137mg 45%
Sodium 3395mg 141%
Potassium 937mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 49.2g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 47.6g 95%

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03/02/2008

PaulaG

A Real Maine "Italian"

Recipe #66603 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note
Kim127

By: Kim127
Jul 14, 2003

Why these sandwiches are called Italians is a mystery to me since not one thing on them is Italian. But here in Maine you can go to any little general store or sandwich shop and get an Italian. Ham is the original, but other meats can be substituted (you have to specify like roast beef italian). Amato's is a sandwich shop up here that boasts the "Home of the Real Maine Italian".

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut sub rolls in half, but not completely through.
  2. 2
    Layer cheese and ham on each of the rolls.
  3. 3
    Top with sliced pickles, tomato, olives, onion, and green pepper.
  4. 4
    Drizzle each sandwich with oil and vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. 5
    Enjoy!

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From: Chef Crystal Cooks

On May 20, 2008

Now here is a real Maine Italian. I used to love these as a kid living in NH. I haven't had one in ages and decided it was about time I did! Made mine with black olives, not the Greek. The ones I bought had regular black olives in them. This really hit the spot. Thanks!

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    From: PaulaG

    On Mar 4, 2008

    I'm hooked. This is a fantastic sandwich. I will be having it again very soon. This was served with assorted pickles, olives and potato salad for a quick dinner.

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  • From: Wildflower5656

    On Jan 31, 2008

    I grew up in Maine, and whenever I want a little taste of home, I dig into one of these delicious sandwiches. This is exactly the way we used to buy them at the pizza shed, and this is exactly how I make them now (except, always with black olives instead of the greek). Thanks for sharing a great sub!

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    From: Linda's Busy Kitchen

    On Dec 11, 2007

    I have had these many times and they are AWESOME! The originals were with American cheese, but any cheese is good. I remember having them with black olives, but they weren't the Greek olives. I also don't remember it to be with red wine vinegar, but I am sure it gives the sandwich great flavor! I can remember eating these dry without anything on them and still being great! Thanks for posting this recipe Kim.... Linda

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