Italian BLT

This sandwich is a nod to the classic BLT, with a touch of pesto and ricotta to bring an elevated touch.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 3 mins

Total Time: 18 mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 loaf italian bread
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic granules
• 2 cups spinach
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 12 ounces prosciutto
• 1/3 cup ricotta
• 1 tablespoon pesto

Steps

1. Slice bread on the diagonal to get 12 slices.
2. Brush each slice of bread with olive oil. Mix Italian seasoning and garlic granules together; sprinkle over bread slices.
3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, and place bread oil-side-down on the pan until grill marks form, about 3 minutes. Remove bread to a board.
4. Mix spinach and basil leaves together. Divide leaves evenly over 6 slices of bread; layer these 6 bread slices with equal amounts prosciutto, sliced tomato, and sliced mozzarella.
5. Stir pesto and ricotta together in a small bowl. Spread a generous 1 tablespoon mixture onto remaining 6 bread slices, and place on top of each sandwich.