Italian Sub Sandwich
by Tavolino
A classic, toasted Italian sub featuring crusty bread, savory cured meats, creamy mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes, finished with a bright basil pesto drizzle.
Ingredients
- Baguette 1
- Fresh mozzarella 10 slices
- Roma tomatoes 2
- Salt 1 pinch
- Pepper 1 pinch
- Red wine vinegar 2 tsp
- Fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup
- Extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp
- Garlic 3 cloves
- Salami 10 slices
- Prosciutto 6 slices
- Basil pesto 4 tbsp
Preparation
- 1
In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 3 cloves of minced garlic.
- 2
Slice 1 baguette in half lengthwise and cut into 4 equal pieces.
- 3
Brush the cut sides of the bread pieces with the garlic oil mixture.
- 4
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- 5
Toast the bread pieces cut-side down for 90 seconds until golden and crisp.
- 6
Flip the bread and toast the other side for 60 seconds.
- 7
Layer 10 slices of fresh mozzarella onto the bottom halves of the toasted bread.
- 8
Add 10 slices of salami and 6 slices of prosciutto over the cheese.
- 9
Place 2 sliced Roma tomatoes on top of the meat.
- 10
Season the tomatoes with 1 pinch of salt and 1 pinch of pepper.
- 11
Drizzle 2 tsp of red wine vinegar over the tomatoes.
- 12
Top the filling with 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves.
- 13
Spread 4 tbsp of basil pesto evenly onto the top halves of the bread.
- 14
Close the sandwiches, let them rest for 120 seconds, then slice and serve.