Name: Pesto Caprese Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto; 1 Baguette, halved; 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 Heirloom tomatoes, sliced thin; 1 ½ Cups arugula; 2 Cups fresh Mozzarella (one 8-oz ball); 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Glaze

Pesto Caprese Sandwich

15 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Gatherings Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tomatoes Pesto Sauce

THIS QUICK & EASY SANDWICH RECIPE CAN BE ASSEMBLED IN LESS THAN FIFTEEN MINUTES. Never underestimate the power of a good sandwich. Whether you are making a quick and easy lunch, packing for a picnic, or need a late-night snack, you need an easy sandwich recipe to fill all your mealtime needs. This recipe uses a halved baguette – we recommend choosing a good crusty Italian or French baguette. Drizzle olive oil on the bread and toast. Top your baguette with freshly sliced tomatoes, arugula, mozzarella, a schmear of Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto, and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

8 servings

1Jar Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto

1Baguette, halved

2tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3Heirloom tomatoes, sliced thin

1 ½Cups arugula

2Cups fresh Mozzarella (one 8-oz ball)

1Tablespoon Balsamic Glaze

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425° F. Drizzle baguette with olive oil and place in the oven to toast for 4-5 min.

Step 2

Spread pesto on top and bottom of baguette. Arrange the bottom of baguette with tomatoes, arugula, mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Cover with top of baguette. Cut into four equal sandwiches.

Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce

Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. It is a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes your whole family will enjoy. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano. Barilla’s Rustic Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like with fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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