Description
This Toasted Italian Sandwich is a flavorful, warm delight combining a crispy toasted ciabatta roll with layers of savory Italian meats, fresh mozzarella, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic pesto sauce. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or quick dinner, it’s easy to prepare using a toaster oven for a melty, hearty sandwich experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich
- 1 Ciabatta roll
- 1 tablespoon pesto sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 slices fresh mozzarella
- 3 slices ham
- 1 slice salami
- 1 slice cracked black pepper salami
- 1 slice pepperoni
- 1 slice turkey pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat and Toast: Preheat your toaster oven. Cut the ciabatta roll in half and toast both sides until they turn golden and slightly crispy, creating a sturdy base for the sandwich.
- Prepare Spread and Layer: Spread the pesto sauce evenly on the top half of the toasted ciabatta. On the bottom half, spread the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to add a burst of tangy flavor.
- Add Meats and Cheese: Layer all the Italian meats—ham, salami, cracked black pepper salami, pepperoni, and turkey pepperoni—over the sun-dried tomatoes on the bottom half. Then, lay the slices of fresh mozzarella on top of the meats.
- Melt Cheese: Place only the bottom half of the sandwich back into the toaster oven and cook until the mozzarella melts, typically about 5–7 minutes, ensuring a gooey, delicious texture.
- Assemble and Serve: Once melted, remove from the toaster oven, assemble the top half with pesto onto the bottom half, slice the sandwich as desired, and serve warm to enjoy the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Notes
- For a crispier sandwich, you can toast the assembled sandwich in the toaster oven for an additional 2-3 minutes after melting the cheese.
- Feel free to substitute mozzarella with provolone or fontina for a different cheese flavor.
- Using freshly chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil enhances flavor, but dried ones rehydrated in olive oil also work well.
- Adjust the amount of meat according to your preference or dietary needs.
- Serve with a side salad or chips to make it a complete meal.
