Italian Pressed Sandwiches
Italian pressed sandwiches are a delicious blend of Italian meats, cheeses, and pesto cold pressed between ciabatta rolls. These pressed picnic sandwiches are a must for any fan of Italian subs!
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ciabatta rolls
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 12 thin slices salami
- 12 thin slices prosciutto
- 4 slices provolone
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 large tomato sliced (4 slices)
- 1/4 cup basil leaves
Instructions
- Slice the ciabatta rolls in half and lay the cut side up on a clean workspace.4 ciabatta rolls
- To the bottom of each roll, spread 1 tablespoon of pesto, followed by 3 slices each of salami and prosciutto, and one slice each of mozzarella and provolone.1/4 cup pesto, 12 thin slices salami, 12 thin slices prosciutto, 4 slices provolone, 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- Top the cheese with a tomato slice and several basil leaves. Place the top of the roll back on top, cut side down.1 large tomato, 1/4 cup basil leaves
- Tightly wrap each sandwich with plastic wrap, then place on a tray and top the sandwiches with something heavy (cookbooks, cast iron pan, etc) then place into the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Serve cold.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of pesto and spread some on both the top and bottom of the rolls.
- Not a fan of this combination of meats or cheeses? Substitute what you like. Deli sliced pepperoni and capicola ham would both be excellent choices.
- Add more flavor with a few slices of pepperoncini on the sandwiches.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 825mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 1mg