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Toasted Italian Sandwich: Discover the Perfect Recipe!

A delicious and hearty toasted Italian sandwich filled with layers of salami, ham, provolone cheese, and roasted red peppers, all enhanced with pesto sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices of Italian bread
  • 8 ounces of sliced salami
  • 8 ounces of sliced ham
  • 8 ounces of sliced provolone cheese
  • 1 cup of roasted red peppers drained and sliced
  • 1/4 cup of pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  2. Spread pesto sauce on one side of each slice of Italian bread.
  3. On the non-pesto side of 4 slices, layer salami, ham, provolone cheese, and roasted red peppers.
  4. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Top with the remaining slices of bread, pesto side down, to form sandwiches.
  6. Brush the outside of each sandwich with olive oil.
  7. Place the sandwiches in the skillet or griddle. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or pepperoncini to the sandwich.
  • Substitute turkey or chicken for the salami and ham for a lighter option.

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