Panuozzo Caprese-Style Sandwich
If you’re craving a taste of Italy, this Panuozzo Caprese-style sandwich is just what you need. Using pizza dough and a blend of fresh ingredients, this sandwich offers a deliciously crispy bite with the classic flavors of a Caprese salad.
Ingredients
- 453.5 grams (16 oz) Pizza Dough homemade or store bought
- 1 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Good quality
- 12 leaves Basil fresh
- 227 grams (8 oz) Fresh Mozzarella
- 2 medium Tomatoes ripe
- to taste Flaky sea salt or kosher salt
- Parmasean fresh
Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce (this makes extra!)
- 1-2 cloves Garlic add 2 if you like it garlicky
- ¼ Cup Roasted Pine Nuts or Walnuts
- ¼ cup Olive Oil good quality
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice juice from hald a lemon
- ½ cup Basil lightly packed, fresh
- ¼ cup Parmesan freshly grated
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- to taste Lots of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your pizza oven or regular oven to 500°F (260°C).
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough, drizzle with olive oil, and fold in half. Transfer the dough to the oven and bake until it turns lightly golden around the edges.
- Make the Pesto Sauce: Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind the garlic and roasted pine nuts into a paste. Add the basil and fresh lemon juice, and continue to mix. Gradually add olive oil until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Mix in more Parmesan, salt, and pepper to taste until smooth. Set aside.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread the pesto over half of the cooked pizza dough. Layer with mozzarella rounds and top with sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle the tomatoes lightly with flaky salt and add whole basil leaves.
- Finish and Serve: Fold the sandwich in half and slice it into two portions. Serve with extra basil sauce for dipping.
Notes
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This delightful Panuozzo Caprese-style sandwich brings the flavors of Italy straight to your kitchen. The combination of crispy pizza dough, creamy mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic pesto makes for an irresistible meal. Whether you’re hosting a casual lunch or looking for a new recipe to impress your family, this sandwich is sure to become a favorite. Buon appetito!
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