Description
Experience a taste of summer with the Fresh & Flavorful Pesto Caprese Sandwich. This delightful creation features thick, crusty bread layered with aromatic pesto, creamy mozzarella, and ripe tomatoes. Perfect for picnics or casual dinners, each bite bursts with vibrant flavors that will transport you to an Italian terrace. Enjoy this sandwich fresh for an unbeatable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 4 slices crusty ciabatta or sourdough bread
Instructions
- Prepare the pesto by blending basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan in a food processor until finely chopped. Gradually add olive oil until smooth.
- Slice the ciabatta into thick pieces and toast lightly if desired.
- Spread a generous amount of pesto on one slice of bread. Layer with mozzarella slices and tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with another slice of bread and gently press down to combine ingredients.
- Cut in half and serve immediately; pair with a salad or chips for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Main
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 25mg