Pugliese Bread Sandwich (puccia Pugliese)

Pugliese Bread Sandwich, also known as Puccia Pugliese, is a traditional sandwich from the Puglia region of Italy. This delicious sandwich is made with Pugliese bread, a type of rustic Italian bread, and filled with a variety of fresh and flavorful ingredients.

Pugliese Bread Sandwich (puccia Pugliese)

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces of Pugliese bread
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 8 slices of mozzarella cheese
  • 8 slices of prosciutto
  • 1/2 cup arugula
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat a stovetop grill or panini press.
  2. Brush one side of each piece of Pugliese bread with olive oil.
  3. Layer the mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, tomato slices, and arugula on half of the bread slices.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, then top with the remaining bread slices.
  5. Place the sandwiches on the grill or panini press and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
  6. Remove from the grill, slice in half, and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Stovetop grill or panini press Cutting board Knife Brush for olive oil

Tools

Grill or panini press Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Pugliese Bread Sandwich with a side of mixed greens or a simple tomato salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For a vegetarian option, you can omit the prosciutto and add grilled vegetables such as zucchini and eggplant to the sandwich.

Cost

$20