"Pizza" Sandwiches

A delicious fusion of pizza and sandwich featuring ciabatta rolls topped with homemade tomato spread, fresh mozzarella, and optional arugula. Perfect for a quick Italian-inspired meal.

4 servings
9 min

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cans tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 4 rolls ciabatta rolls
  • 2 balls mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups arugula or mixed greens

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place 4 tablespoons oil and garlic in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until garlic is golden, about 1 minute.

    1 min

  2. 2.

    Remove pan from heat; stir in tomato paste. Stir in sugar, oregano, and 1 teaspoon coarse salt. Return pan to heat; cook until tomato spread is bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Spread 1 teaspoon tomato spread on top and bottom halves of rolls. Divide cheese slices among bottom halves of rolls. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with arugula, if using. Cover with roll tops. Cut sandwiches in half; wrap. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.

    5 min

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