🇮🇹 Italian Cuisine · Street Food

Tramezzino

Prep

10 mins

Cook

0 mins

Serves

4

Difficulty

Easy

Triangular crustless white bread sandwiches layered with tuna, egg, or vegetables in classic Italian bar style.

Ingredients

  • 500g pancetta
  • 300g ciabatta bread
  • 2 tbsp sliced shallots
  • a pinch of fennel seeds
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 200g yellow onions
  • a handful of fresh sage, chopped
  • a generous spoonful of balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the fresh lasagna sheets base and set it aside to rest while you get the filling ready.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the Italian sausage, San Marzano tomatoes, sliced shallots, and dried oregano, mixing well so everything is evenly seasoned.

  3. 3

    Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet, wok, or on a griddle over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Cook the fresh lasagna sheets until lightly golden on each side, then transfer to a warm plate.

  5. 5

    Fry, grill, or steam the Italian sausage mixture until cooked through and lightly charred at the edges, about 0 mins.

  6. 6

    Assemble by layering the fresh lasagna sheets with the filling, a spoonful of extra-virgin olive oil, and a scattering of basil.

  7. 7

    Add a final touch of mascarpone for extra flavor and texture.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately while hot, with extra extra-virgin olive oil on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Tips

Double the extra-virgin olive oil so you have plenty for dipping — it tends to disappear fast.

Serve immediately for the best contrast between a crisp exterior and a warm, tender filling.

Keep the extra-virgin olive oil hot but not smoking — a thermometer helps you nail the perfect frying or grilling temperature.