Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
1 tbsp

Pesto

1 loaf

Ciabatta Bread

sliced

50 g

Sun Dried Tomatoes

50 g

Parma Ham

sliced

0.5 tbsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tsp

Sea Salt

1 tsp

Crushed Black Pepper

50 g

Pine Nuts

toasted

0.5 unit

Fresh Basil Leaves

torn

50 g

Sliced Parmesan

sliced

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to high.

Step 2
~2 min

Slice the ciabatta in half.

Step 3
~2 min

Toast the bread for approximately 5 minutes, being careful not to burn it.

Step 4
~2 min

Toast pine nuts if desired.

Step 5
~2 min

Spread pesto and extra virgin olive oil on the bread halves.

Step 6
~2 min

Add parma ham/prosciutto slices, sun-dried tomatoes, and remaining ingredients.

Step 7
~2 min

Assemble the sandwich.

Step 8
~2 min

Serve and enjoy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast the bread lightly to prevent it from becoming too hard.

Adjust the amount of pesto and other ingredients to your liking.

Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Pesto can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with a cup of soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tomato soup
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Common Italian sandwich.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Picnic
Casual Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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