MORTADELLA AND MARINATED ARTICHOKE TARTINES

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A standby meat at Italian delis everywhere, mortadella tries on a more sophisticated fit in this elegant open-faced sandwich known as a tartine. Marinated artichokes, arugula, and shaved Parmesan bring texture and acidity to every bite, and a shmear of creamy ricotta over the crusty bread keeps everything in place.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup ricotta
3/4 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (1/4 cup), plus more, shaved, for, serving (optional)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 thick slices ciabatta (or 2 small ciabatta rolls, split in half) or similar rustic bread, lightly toasted
4 ounces thinly sliced mortadella
2 Italian-style marinated artichoke hearts (from 1 small jar), drained
Sliced arugula leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler, with a rack 6 inches from heating element. In a bowl, stir together ricotta, Parmigiano, and oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Divide evenly among bread slices, spreading almost to edges but leaving a 1/4-inch border.
  • Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until cheese mixture is bubbly and browned in places, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Top cheese toasts evenly with mortadella, artichoke hearts, arugula, and shaved Parmigiano. Lightly drizzle with oil, season with pepper, and serve immediately.

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