The Ultimate Caprese Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups Grape Tomatoes (halved)
• 5 cloves Garlic (3 cloves minced for roasting, 2 cloves minced for pesto)
• 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary (leaves, finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Fresh Thyme (leaves, finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided: 2 tbsp for roasting, 1/4 cup for pesto, 1 tbsp for bread, 1 tbsp for drizzle)
• to taste Sea Salt (for seasoning tomatoes, pesto, and final sandwich)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1/4 cup Pine Nuts (toasted)
• 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves (packed, loosely packed)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 2 rolls Italian Bread (ciabatta or crusty Italian loaf, sliced horizontally)
• 1 cup Arugula (fresh leaves)
• 1 ball Burrata Cheese (about 4 oz, torn into pieces)
• 2 tbsp Balsamic Glaze (sweet reduced balsamic)

Instructions

1. Prep Tomatoes

   Halve the grape tomatoes, mince 3 garlic cloves, and finely chop the rosemary and thyme.

   Time: PT10M

2. Roast Tomatoes

   Toss the tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, thyme, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast in a pre‑heated oven at 330°F for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 330°F

3. Toast Pine Nuts

   Place pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast, shaking the pan frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

4. Make Pesto

   In a food processor combine toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, 2 minced garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, 1/4 cup olive oil, and grated Parmesan. Pulse until smooth but still slightly textured.

   Time: PT10M

5. Toast Bread

   Brush the cut sides of each Italian roll with a thin layer of olive oil. Toast in the oven at 350°F or on a grill pan until lightly crisp, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Assemble Sandwich

   Spread a generous layer of pesto on the bottom half of each roll. Top with arugula, torn burrata pieces, roasted tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a light sprinkle of salt.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

22g

Carbohydrates

68g

Fat

30g

Fiber

5g