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Best Easy Panino con Mortadella Recipe

Name: Best Easy Panino con Mortadella Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 190 g
Ingredients: Italian bread roll 2 pieces; Mortadella (thick-sliced) 6 oz; Provolone cheese 2 oz; Olive oil 1 tbsp; Black pepper 0.25 tsp; Sea salt 1 pinch

A simple roll stuffed with thick-cut Bologna mortadella is Italy's most iconic sandwich. This high protein mediterranean classic is a family favorite that proves simplicity wins.

Cook 10 min Difficulty EASY 420 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

Italian bread roll 2 pieces
Mortadella (thick-sliced) 6 oz
Provolone cheese 2 oz

Seasonings/Sauce

Olive oil 1 tbsp
Black pepper 0.25 tsp
Sea salt 1 pinch

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 34 g 32%

Protein 21 g 20%

Fat 22 g 48%

Serving size 190g

Cooking steps

1

Slice the Italian bread rolls in half lengthwise with a serrated knife. Drizzle the cut sides with half the olive oil.
2

Layer 3 oz of thick-sliced mortadella onto the bottom half of each roll, folding the slices for extra height and texture.
3

Top the mortadella with 1 oz provolone cheese per sandwich. Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4

Brush the top roll halves lightly with the remaining olive oil and toast the open sandwiches under a broiler for 2–3 minutes until bread edges are golden and the cheese just begins to melt.
5

Close each sandwich, press gently, and rest for 1–2 minutes to let flavors meld slightly. Slice and serve immediately for best texture.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What is the key ingredient that defines a Panino con Mortadella?

The signature element of this sandwich is thick-sliced Italian mortadella, which provides a rich, savory flavor and signature Mediterranean character. Combined with an Italian bread roll and a touch of provolone cheese, mortadella gives the panino its bold, iconic taste and tender texture.

Q. What’s the most important cooking step for perfect texture?

Lightly toasting the open sandwiches under a broiler allows the bread edges to crisp and the cheese to melt just enough, creating a contrast between the warm, slightly crunchy bread and the soft mortadella. Be careful not to over-toast, as the sandwich should remain tender at the center.

Q. How many calories and how much protein are in each serving?

Each serving of this Panino con Mortadella contains about 420 kcal, with approximately 21g of protein, making it a high-protein and satisfying Mediterranean sandwich option.

Q. How do you avoid making the sandwich soggy or dry?

Drizzle olive oil sparingly, avoiding excess that could soak the bread, and toast briefly under a broiler so bread edges are crisp but the interior remains moist. Resting the sandwich 1–2 minutes after assembly allows flavors to meld without losing texture.

Best Easy Panino con Mortadella Recipe

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