Pressed Pesto Picnic Sandwich

Name: Pressed Pesto Picnic Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto, divided; 1 Loaf artisanal bread, cut into 3-inch pieces; 1 Large tomato, sliced; 1 Bunch basil; 4 Ounces salami, sliced thin; 6 Ounces prosciutto, sliced thin; 4 Ounces provolone cheese, sliced; 4 Ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced

15 minutes

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This Italian sandwich with creamy Genovese basil Pesto is the perfect addition to your picnic repertoire!

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Ingredients

4 servings

4Tablespoons Barilla^® Creamy Genovese Pesto, divided

1Loaf artisanal bread, cut into 3-inch pieces

1Large tomato, sliced

1Bunch basil

4Ounces salami, sliced thin

6Ounces prosciutto, sliced thin

4Ounces provolone cheese, sliced

4Ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced

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

On the bottom-half of each piece of bread, layer meats, then cheeses, followed by 1 or 2 slices of tomato.

Step 2

Cover the tomato slices with a small handful of basil leaves.

Step 3

Spread 1-tablespoon pesto on the top half of each piece of bread and place it on top of basil leaves.

Step 4

Wrap the sandwiches with parchment paper and tie a piece of string around them.

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Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce

Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheese for a delicious creamy texture that puts a twist on classic pesto sauce. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese. Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like Italian basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. 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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