Gourmet Italian Prosciutto Basil Mozzarella Sandwich

The Italian Love Sammich Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Servings: 2

Description:

The Italian Love Sammich is a gourmet delight inspired by a memorable lunch experience. Crafted with fresh ingredients and lots of love, this sammich is perfect for a quick and delicious meal, whether it’s lunch or a hearty snack. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the flavors of Italy with every bite!

Ingredients:

• 10 slices focaccia bread
• 3 slices mozzarella cheese
• 5 slices prosciutto
• 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 6 fresh basil leaves
• Red wine vinegar, for drizzling
• Olive oil, for drizzling and brushing

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Toast the Focaccia:

   • Place the slices of focaccia bread on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, until lightly crisp.

3. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • While the bread is toasting, thinly slice the mozzarella cheese and Roma tomatoes.

4. Assemble the Sammich:

   • Remove the toasted bread from the oven.
   • On one slice of bread, layer the prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and basil leaves.
   • Drizzle a small amount of red wine vinegar and olive oil over the toppings. Be careful not to make it too soggy.

5. Prepare for Grilling:

   • Place the other slice of bread on top of the toppings, with the oiled side facing outward.
   • Brush or rub a bit of olive oil on the outer sides of the bread slices.

6. Grill the Sammich:

   • Heat a grill pan or George Foreman grill over medium-high heat.
   • Grill the assembled sammich for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

7. Finish in the Oven:

   • Once grilled, wrap the sammich in foil and place it back in the preheated oven for about 7 minutes. This step helps the flavors meld together.

8. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Remove the sammich from the oven, unwrap it, and slice it in half.
   • Serve hot with suggested sides such as a pickle spear, olive salad, gourmet chips, or a leafy green salad.

Notes:

• This sammich is best enjoyed fresh and hot, straight from the oven.
• Feel free to customize with your favorite Italian ingredients or sides to suit your taste preferences.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 139.3
• Total Fat: 9.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.6g
  • Cholesterol: 33.6mg
• Sodium: 270.3mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 3.4g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Sugars: 2.1g
• Protein: 10g

Enjoy this flavorful Italian Love Sammich for a delightful meal that celebrates fresh ingredients and homemade goodness!