Description
A stacked Italian sandwich with layers of cured meats, provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, and green pesto between thick slices of crusty bread, perfect for a bold and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of crusty bread
- 6 ounces sliced Italian meats (ham, salami, mortadella)
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 0.5 cup roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons green pesto
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface.
- Spread pesto evenly on one side of each slice.
- Layer the Italian meats evenly over the bread slices.
- Add provolone cheese slices on top of the meats.
- Place roasted red peppers evenly over the cheese.
- Optionally, drizzle a small amount of olive oil for extra richness.
- Top with the remaining bread slices and press lightly to hold layers together.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately, or lightly press in a panini press for melted cheese.
Notes
- Use thick crusty bread to prevent sogginess.
- Layer ingredients evenly to maintain structure.
- Press gently for slightly melted cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg