Best Hearty Margherita Italian Sandwich Recipes

MARGHERITA GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

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This Margherita Grilled Cheese Sandwich is loaded with mozzarella cheese and sweet tomatoes and basil pesto all on sourdough bread. Not your ordinary grilled cheese sandwich!

Provided by Emily Walker

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 slices sourdough bread
2 slices fresh mozzarella (sliced thick)
2 tablespoon pesto sauce
1 tomato (sliced)
1 cup arugula lettuce
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (a good, aged bottle)

Steps:

Butter one side of two slices of sourdough. Place one of the slices of bread in a fry pan over medium heat.
Layer with sliced mozzarella, then a thin spread of pesto, then sliced tomatoes. I also like to salt and pepper my tomatoes.
Put on the top slice of bread and grill both sides until toasty.
Remove to a plate and open the sandwich to add the arugula tossed in some balsamic. Put sandwich back together and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 kcal, Carbohydrate 80 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 984 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEARTY ITALIAN SANDWICHES

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I've been making this sweet and spicy sandwich filling for 35 years. It smells as good as it tastes! It's a great reward for a hungry family after a day working or playing outdoors. -Elaine Krupsky, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 large onions, sliced
2 large green peppers, sliced
2 large sweet red peppers, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 sandwich rolls, split and toasted
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking both into crumbles; drain. Place a third of the onions and peppers in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with half the meat mixture. Repeat layers; top with remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender. With a slotted spoon, serve about 1 cup of meat and vegetables on each roll. Top with cheese if desired. Use pan juices for dipping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.