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.
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
- Preheat a stovetop grill or panini press.
- Brush one side of each piece of Pugliese bread with olive oil.
- Layer the mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, tomato slices, and arugula on half of the bread slices.
- Season with salt and pepper, then top with the remaining bread slices.
- 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.
- 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