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Zingara (Ischian Panini)

15 MINPrep Time
10 MINCook Time
2 to 4Servings
by Giadzy
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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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Fairly young by Italy’s culinary standards, the Zingara was invented in Ischia in the 1970s. It’s by no means fancy restaurant food; in fact, the name means “Gypsy” in Italian, referring to the free-spirited and on-the-go nature of the sandwich itself. You can find all kinds of fillings for this sandwich in Ischia, which is effectively a panino, but the traditional ingredients are prosciutto crudo, mozzarella, tomatoes, lettuce and mayo. Here, we kept it close to tradition… with a bit of a Giadzy spin, of course.

Zingara (Ischian Panini)
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Zingara (Ischian Panini)

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Category

Sandwiches

Servings

2

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise and basil. Divide the basil mayo between the 4 slices of bread. Top 2 slices of bread with 2 slices of tomato each. Season the tomatoes with half of the salt. Divide the arugula on the tomatoes followed by the mozzarella slices and the remaining salt. Ribbon the prosciutto on top and place the remaining two slices of bread, mayo side down, on the sandwiches.
  2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and heat another few seconds. Place the sandwiches in the hot pan and top with a lid that is smaller than the pan. Press down gently on the lid to lightly flatten the sandwiches. Cook until golden brown on the first side, about 4 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and return the lid to press down gently on the sandwiches. Cook until golden brown on the second side and the cheese is beginning to melt, another 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to a few plates and allow to rest for a minute or two before cutting in half and serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
2
per serving
Calories
1341
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
148 grams
Protein
50 grams
Fat
61 grams
Saturated Fat
18 grams
Cholestrol
85 milligrams
Sodium
2751 milligrams
Fiber
7 grams
Sugar
15 grams

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