Turkey Sandwich Italiano

Turkey Sandwich Italiano

1 sandwich

Serving Size

30 mins.

Prep Time

60 mins.

Total Time

Dazzle sandwich lovers with a turkey Parmesan featuring warm marinara sauce and melted cheese. Thanks to the nut-free kale pesto, this delightful dish is also allergy friendly. Pair with a Caesar salad and a glass of vino.

Ingredients

Turkey Sandwich Italiano

2 slice(s)

Herbed focaccia, 5–6 inches square, ¾ inch thick

1½ tsp.

Sauce Pizzaiolo or prepared marinara sauce, warmed

2 tbsp.

Mozzarella, shredded

2 tbsp.

Parmesan cheese, shaved

1 tbsp.

Nut-Free Kale Pesto or prepared pesto

1 piece(s)

Red bell pepper, 4–5 inches square, roasted

1 tsp.

Balsamic Glaze (optional)

Directions

  1. 1. On one slice of focaccia, place the sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan and pesto.
  2. 2. On the other slice, spread additional pesto, as desired.
  3. 3. On a broiler pan, place both slices of focaccia (cut sides up), the turkey and the pepper. Broil briefly, until the cheese is melted and the turkey and pepper are warmed.
  4. 4. Place the turkey and pepper on the marinara- and pesto-topped focaccia.
  5. 5. If desired, add the Balsamic Glaze to the pesto-topped focaccia, and place the focaccia on top of the sandwich.
  6. 6. Serve.

Ingredients

Nut-free Kale Pesto

Yield: ⅔ cup

4 cup(s)

Kale, stems removed and roughly chopped

⅓ cup(s)

Parmesan cheese, grated

1 clove(s)

Garlic

½ tsp.

Salt, plus more as needed

2 tbsp.

Olive oil

— as needed

Black pepper, as needed

Directions

  1. 1. Combine the kale, Parmesan, garlic and salt in a food processor.
  2. 2. Pulse 5 times.
  3. 3. With the motor running, drizzle in the oil.
  4. 4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ingredients

Sauce Pizzaiolo

⅓ cup(s)

Olive oil

6 ea.

Garlic cloves, minced or pressed

6 ea.

Bay leaves

9 cup(s)

Fresh sage leaves, chopped

9 cup(s)

Italian plum tomatoes, crushed with juice (San Marzano)

1 tbsp.

Sugar, granulated

1 ½ tsp.

Salt

1 ½ tsp.

Black pepper, as needed

¾ cup(s)

Fresh Italian parsley, chopped

⅓ cup(s)

Fresh basil, chiffonade (packed tightly in a cup)

Directions

  1. 1. In a sauté pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic until the aroma fills the air.
  2. 2. Add the bay leaves and fresh sage. Sauté for 15 seconds.
  3. 3. Add the tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in the chopped parsley and chiffonade of basil.
  5. 5. Simmer for another 30 minutes, then remove the bay leaves.
  6. 6. To store, pour the sauce into a container, cover, label and refrigerate.

Ingredients

Balsamic Glaze

Yield: ¼ cup

½ cup(s)

Balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp.

Light brown sugar

Directions

  1. 1. Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small pan.
  2. 2. Cook over medium heat until boiling, then reduce the heat slightly and cook for about 12 minutes, until the glaze is thickened and syrupy.
  3. 3. Cool before using.
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