Italian Focaccia Sandwich

This ITALIAN SANDWICH on focaccia is loaded with pesto, fresh mozzarella, Italian meats, tomato, and arugula. Easy, flavorful, and one of the best Italian sandwich recipes to make at home.

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Ingredients
• 1 loaf focaccia bread
• 2–3 oz coppa
• 4 oz Italian mortadella
• 2–3 oz Italian salami trio
• 3 fresh mozzarella balls (from an 8 oz package), torn into pieces
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• Handful of arugula

For layering:
• 6 tbsp pesto (3 tbsp per side)
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
• Flaky sea salt
• Black pepper
• Juice of ½ lemon

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the focaccia in half lengthwise, wrap it in foil, and place it in the oven for about 10 minutes, until warmed through.
2. Open the focaccia and return it to the oven, uncovered, for another 5–8 minutes, until lightly crisp on top.
3. Spread 3 tablespoons of pesto on each side of the bread and add the torn fresh mozzarella to the bottom half.
4. Start layering with the mortadella, folding it loosely for texture. Add the salami and then the coppa, slightly overlapping the slices.
5. Add the sliced tomatoes and season with a pinch of flaky salt and black pepper.
6. Add the arugula, then season lightly again with flaky salt and black pepper.
7. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the top, then finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
8. Close the sandwich, slice, and serve.
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