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Stanley Tucci Sandwich Recipe

Stanley Tucci Sandwich Recipe

Sara Collins
The Stanley Tucci Sandwich Recipe is tasty, classy and very simple to make at home. This sandwich feels like something from a cozy Italian café. It has fresh bread, good cheese and rich cured meat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ciabatta rolls or crusty Italian rolls
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 6 to 8 slices prosciutto or salami
  • 1 cup fresh arugula leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small tomato thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 garlic clove cut in half optional
  • 2 tablespoons pesto or mayonnaise optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Bread

  • Slice the ciabatta rolls in half. Lightly rub cut sides with garlic if you like stronger flavor for the sandwich.

Toast the Bread

  • Place bread on a pan or grill pan. Toast until warm and lightly crisp, which adds great texture and keeps fillings from getting soggy later.

Make the Simple Dressing

  • In a bowl mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk gently so oil and vinegar combine into one smooth dressing.

Add Cheese to Bread

  • Place provolone slices on warm bread halves. The heat softens the cheese slightly and gives the sandwich a rich creamy bite without melting completely.

Layer the Meat

  • Add prosciutto or salami over the cheese layer. Spread it evenly so every bite has salty savory meat, just like classic Italian sandwiches.

Add Tomato and Greens

  • Place tomato slices and arugula on top. Drizzle dressing gently so greens stay fresh, bright and lightly coated with tangy flavor.

Add Optional Spread

  • If you like extra flavor, spread pesto or mayonnaise. This adds creaminess and brings all ingredients together in a smooth balanced taste.

Close and Press Lightly

  • Close sandwich and press gently with hands. This helps fillings stay in place and lets flavors blend before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh crusty bread for best texture
  • Do not overload fillings or sandwich becomes messy
  • Arugula gives peppery taste, but spinach also works
  • Good quality olive oil improves flavor a lot
  • You can grill the whole sandwich for a warmer version
  • Add red onion slices if you like sharper taste
  • Use mortadella or ham instead of prosciutto if preferred
Keyword Stanley Tucci Sandwich Recipe