Italian Sandwich Recipe

Loaded with delicious freshly cured deli meats, salty cheese, and tomato pesto sandwiched between hearty ciabatta bread makes this Italian Sandwich Recipe a dream come true!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword italian sandwich, italian sandwich recipe, italian sandwich recipes, Italian Sandwiches

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings to 8 servings

Calories 416kcal

Author Isabel Laessig

Equipment

1 heavy pot or pan

Ingredients

1 loaf ciabatta bread at least 6x6"
½ cup tomato pesto
2-4 ounces Sandwich pepperoni
2-4 ounces Capicola ham
4 ounces Fresh mozzarella
1 bunch basil
3-4 slices tomato
4 ounces calabrese salami

Instructions

Slice the ciabatta loaf in half longways through the middle so you have a top and a bottom half for making sandwiches. Spread ¼ cup tomato pesto on each half and place 4 ounces of sandwich pepperoni and 4 ounces of capicola ham on the bottom half of the bread.
1 loaf ciabatta bread, ½ cup tomato pesto, 2-4 ounces Sandwich pepperoni, 2-4 ounces Capicola ham
Top with sliced 4 ounces of mozzarella cheese, and layer basil leaves. Slice your tomatoes and add 3-4 slices on top.
4 ounces Fresh mozzarella, 1 bunch basil, 3-4 slices tomato
Top with 4 ounces of calabrese salami.
4 ounces calabrese salami
Place the top half of the bread loaf on top and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Place a heavy pot or skillet on top to gently press the sandwich and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 8 hours.
When ready to serve, carefully unwrap the sandwich and slice off the edges if you want a nice square cut. Carefully cut the loaf in half and then cut each half in half again. This will yield 4 sandwiches. Enjoy!

Notes

If you are packing this Italian sub up for a party on the go, I recommend wrapping the sandwich whole and chopping it up for everyone once you're ready to eat.
I recommend purchasing sturdy bread like ciabatta bread.
When making a pressed sandwich, you don’t want it to get soggy, therefore be sure the pesto you use isn’t too wet. Look for a sun-dried tomato spread if purchasing.
For maximum flavor, we recommend using the best quality deli meats and cheese available to you, and always use fresh basil or arugula for the green if you aren’t a fan of basil.

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