Description
Succulent Mortadella Sandwich delivers Italian street food magic straight to your kitchen. Layers of creamy cheese, crisp bread, and savory mortadella create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Bread:
- 4 slices (6 ounces / 170 grams) mortadella, thinly sliced
- 2 fresh ciabatta rolls (or focaccia or baguette)
Cheese and Spreads:
- 4 slices provolone cheese (or fresh mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons pistachio pesto (or regular pesto)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional for extra creaminess)
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1 handful fresh arugula (or mixed greens)
- olive oil, for drizzling
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Carefully split each ciabatta roll horizontally, creating two even halves that will serve as the sandwich foundation.
- Warm the bread surfaces in a skillet, toaster, or oven, aiming for a delicate golden hue and a subtle crispness that enhances the bread’s texture.
- Generously spread creamy Italian mustard across the interior surfaces of both bread halves, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Layer thin, delicate slices of mortadella across the bottom bread half, allowing the meat to drape elegantly and create gentle folds.
- Arrange fresh arugula leaves atop the mortadella, creating a vibrant green backdrop that adds peppery brightness to the sandwich.
- Sprinkle crumbled pistachios over the arugula, introducing a nutty crunch that complements the soft meat and peppery greens.
- Carefully place provolone cheese slices on top of the pistachios, allowing the cheese to slightly overlap the other ingredients.
- Crown the sandwich with the top bread half, pressing gently to ensure all components are securely nestled together.
- Slice the sandwich diagonally, creating two triangular halves that showcase the layers and invite immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose artisan ciabatta rolls with a soft, airy interior for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Experiment with different toasting methods like a cast-iron skillet for extra crispiness and a hint of rustic char.
- For a gluten-free version, swap ciabatta with gluten-free rolls or use large lettuce leaves as a low-carb wrap alternative.
- When toasting, watch carefully to prevent burning and achieve a perfect golden-brown color that enhances the sandwich’s overall taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1410 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg