Caprese Sandwich | Recipes of Italy

An authentic Italian recipe from our kitchen to yours. Buon Appetito!

Ingredients

- 4 sandwich rolls (rustic bread like our Simple Focaccia in the picture or our Ciabatta)

- 2 cups arugula, rinsed and dried

- 1 large beefsteak tomato

- 16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese

- 4 basil leaves

- Extra virgin olive oil

- Salt and pepper

Directions

1. If they are not presliced, slice each of the sandwich rolls. Toast the rolls in the oven or individually in the toaster until they are a light golden brown.

2. Core and slice the tomato into at least 4 slices.

3. Slice the mozzarella into 8 slices.

4. To assemble the sandwiches, place 1/2 cup of arugula on each of the bottom parts of the sandwich, and then layer a slice of tomato over the arugula. Add 2 slices of mozzarella onto the tomato along with 1 of the basil leaves. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the mozzarella and basil and top with a pinch of salt and pepper. Close the sandwich with the top part of the bread and serve immediately.