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italian sandwich recipe
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
A hearty Italian sub featuring a creamy basil-ricotta spread, layered with cured meats, provolone cheese, and fresh vegetables. This easy recipe makes a satisfying meal perfect for picnics or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 large ciabatta loaf (about 16–18 inches long)
- 60 g fresh basil leaves, packed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 30 g lightly toasted pine nuts
- 45 g finely grated Parmesan cheese (microbial rennet)
- 120 g full-fat ricotta cheese
- 80 ml extra virgin olive oil (for spread)
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 150 g sliced beef pepperoni
- 150 g sliced beef salami
- 150 g sliced turkey mortadella
- 170 g sliced provolone cheese (microbial rennet)
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
- 100 g shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 60 g pickled banana peppers or giardiniera, drained (optional)
- 30 ml extra virgin olive oil (for vinaigrette)
- 15 ml red wine vinegar (alcohol-free)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Few small fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Make Basil-Ricotta Spread: In a food processor, combine basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle in 80 ml olive oil while processing to form a smooth pesto. Fold in ricotta cheese, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Prepare Vinaigrette: Whisk together 30 ml olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
- Slice and Spread Bread: Slice the ciabatta loaf lengthwise, leaving a hinge. Generously spread the basil-ricotta mixture evenly on both cut surfaces of the ciabatta.
- Layer Sandwich Fillings: Layer the provolone cheese on the bottom half of the bread, followed by the beef pepperoni, beef salami, and turkey mortadella.
- Add Vegetables and Lettuce: Distribute the sliced tomato, red onion, and pickled peppers (optional) over the meats, then top with shredded lettuce.
- Finish and Press: Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetables and close the sandwich top. Wrap tightly in parchment paper and press with a heavy object for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into portions. Garnish with a light drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
To prevent sogginess, apply a generous layer of spread to the bread, creating a moisture barrier. For best results, wrap the assembled sandwich tightly and press with a heavy object for 15-20 minutes before serving; this allows the flavors to meld and makes slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 950 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 2000 mg
- Fat: 70 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 40 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg