I recreated this Italian Prosciutto Sandwich which was one of the most delicious sandwiches that we’ve ever had. We had it in Tuscany (San Gimignano) from Vinaino Fiorenza and it was simply delicious! If you’re heading to the area any time soon, it’s a must-try (along with a visit to Il Cellese Villa & Winery for a wine tasting). I paired my Italian Prosciutto Sandwich with their Chianti Classico!
Vinaino Fiorenza is a small sandwich shop in San Gimignano with incredibly delicious high-quality ingredients. For those wondering, it is not the same as the super viral All’Antico Vinaio. However, like All’Antico Vinaio, Vinaino Fiorenza has a location in the heart of Florence, Italy. Coincidentally, the first time we traveled to Florence was in 2015 and we had an Airbnb that was directly above the location of this sandwich shop!
How To Make My Italian Prosciutto Sandwich
Here’s a video of how I made my Italian Prosciutto Sandwich. P.S. measure with the heart for this one! If you’re looking for another delicious sandwich, try my Peach Pesto Burrata Sandwich recipe.
Ingredients For The Sandwich
- Schiacciata or focaccia bread
- Basil oil (recipe below)
- Tomatoes, sliced and seasoned with flaky salt
- Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
- Prosciutto
- Arugula tossed with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper
Ingredients For The Basil Oil
- 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, or as needed (1/2 to 1 cup depending on preference)
Recipe Method
- Add the basil, Parmigianno Reggiano, garlic, salt and pepper to a food processor and begin to pulse while streaming in olive oil until you reach your desired consistency. (Tip: You can also add in a couple of ice cubes to help the basil oil retain its vibrant color.)
- Assemble your sandwich by generously drizzling the basil oil onto both sides of the bread. Add the tomatoes, season with flaky sea salt, layer the mozzarella, prosciutto, and dressed arugula. Close the sandwich and enjoy!