The Scoop
We all have that one friend who studied abroad for approximately four weeks and made "Euro-tripping" their entire personality.
This Italian Grilled Cheese is for them, and for you, when you want pizza but only have the patience for a sandwich. Think of it as a glow-up for the classic American comfort food. By swapping boring white bread for hearty ciabatta and adding a peppery aesthetic of arugula, you are essentially transforming a lazy Tuesday pantry raid into an artisanal Tuscan experience.
It’s gooey, it’s savory, and it requires zero airport security lines to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 ciabatta rolls, sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons marinara sauce
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 ounce pepperoni
- 1 cup baby arugula or spinach
Directions
- Brush the exteriors of the ciabatta rolls evenly with the butter.
- On the cut-sides of each of the ciabatta rolls, evenly add a layer of the marinara sauce.
- On top of the marinara sauce layer on the bottom portion of the ciabatta rolls, add even layers of the mozzarella cheese, the pepperoni, and the arugula, in that order.
- Replace the top portion of the rolls, cut-side down, on top of the arugula layers.
- In a large nonstick skillet over low heat, add the sandwiches and cook, with the skillet covered and flipping the sandwiches once, until the bread is golden-brown and crisp and the cheese has melted, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Serve.
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