Italian BLT
This Italian BLT layers salty prosciutto, juicy tomatoes, tender spinach, and fresh mozzarella on herb-grilled Italian bread for a vibrant, satisfying bite. A pesto-ricotta spread adds fragrant basil and creamy richness, making it a standout option for lunch or a casual weekend meal. Serve warm off the grill pan for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cut the bread on a diagonal to make 12 slices.
- 2
Brush each bread slice with olive oil. Combine Italian seasoning and garlic granules; sprinkle the mixture over the bread slices.
- 3
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, then place the bread oil-side down on the pan until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes. Transfer the bread to a board.
- 4
Toss the spinach and basil leaves together. Evenly distribute the leaves over 6 bread slices; top these 6 slices with equal amounts of prosciutto, sliced tomato, and sliced mozzarella.
- 5
Stir the pesto and ricotta together in a small bowl. Spread a generous 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto the remaining 6 bread slices, and place them on top of each sandwich.
- Calories 482.71 kcal High
- Protein 23.59 g Good Source
- Carbs 53.01 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.44 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.11 g High
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High
- Cholesterol 47.86 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1190.12 mg High
- Fiber 5.42 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.91 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 430.02 mg Good Source
- Iron 5.5 mg Good Source
- Potassium 472.93 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1482.15 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 11.15 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Italian BLT is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 18 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Garlic Powder, and Italian Bread. Each serving provides about 482.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian BLT?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Italian BLT made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Garlic Powder, Italian Bread, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Italian BLT?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian BLT?
- About 18 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 482.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian BLT easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
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