Stracciatella Cheese Sandwich with Mortadella [Recipe]
Welcome to a gourmet journey that blends the rich flavors of Italy into a simple yet sophisticated sandwich: the Stracciatella Cheese Sandwich with Mortadella. If you love the irresistible combination of mortadella and pistachios, this sandwich, served on ciabatta bread, will become your new favorite.
Inspired by my all-time favorite pizza—mortadella pizza topped with pesto, ricotta, and pistachios—I sought to recreate these flavors in sandwich form. This desire gave birth to a unique Italian sandwich that marries the creamy, delicate texture of stracciatella cheese with the savory depth of mortadella, complemented by a homemade pistachio pesto.
Why Will You Love this Recipe?
- Unique Flavor Fusion: This sandwich brings together a delightful mix of ingredients that are not commonly combined in everyday cuisine.
- Ease of Preparation: Not only is this sandwich quick to assemble, but it also features a homemade pistachio pesto that is surprisingly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a food processor, you can whip up this flavorful pesto in no time, adding a fresh and personal touch to your Italian sandwich.
Recipe Variations
- Alternate Cheese Options: If you’re looking to explore different textures and flavors, consider substituting the stracciatella cheese with either burrata or mozzarella. Burrata will add a wonderfully creamy and rich element similar to stracciatella, while mozzarella offers a firmer texture that melts beautifully if you decide to warm up your sandwich slightly.
- Addition of Sun-Dried Tomatoes: For a touch of tanginess and a burst of color, try adding sun-dried tomatoes to the sandwich.
Tools You’ll Need
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- Sandwich with Homemade Kneaders Sauce
- Turkey and Salami Sandwich
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- Chicken Salad Sandwich with Grapes
Stracciatella Cheese Sandwich with Mortadella
Ingredients
Pistachio pesto
- ½ cup pistachio
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Sandwich ingredients
- ¼ ciabatta bread
- 3 tbsp stracciatella cheese
- 3 slices mortadella
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Gather pistachios, olive oil, fresh basil leaves, garlic, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper.
- Place all the pesto ingredients into a food processor or Tupperware Chop ‘N Prep Chef. Pulse or chop until the mixture reaches a coarse paste consistency. You may need to scrape down the sides and blend a few times to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Slice ¼ of a ciabatta loaf horizontally to open it up for your sandwich base.
- Spread a generous layer of the freshly made pistachio pesto on the bottom half of the ciabatta.
- Spoon stracciatella cheese over the pesto, spreading it evenly.
- Place 3 slices of mortadella on top of the stracciatella cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the mortadella for an added crunch.
- Close the sandwich with the top half of the ciabatta bread. Press down gently to ensure the ingredients meld together slightly.
Nutrition
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