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Mortadella Pizza Sandwichwith Pistachio Pesto

Recipe by Nicky Toet on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.
  • 50 min
  • Serves 3
  • 16 ingredients

30 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A bold, Italian-inspired sandwich that marries the savory richness of mortadella and creamy burrata with a vibrant pistachio pesto. The airy pizza dough, baked to a crisp finish, provides the perfect canvas for this flavorful combination.

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Mortadella Pizza Sandwich with Pistachio Pesto by Nicky Toet, a frame from the Instagram video

Ingredients

3 servingsMetric

Pizza Dough

Pistachio Pesto

Sandwich Assembly

Amounts as Nicky Toet gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine flour, dry yeast, cold water, and olive oil; mix lightly until a smooth dough forms.

  2. 2

    Add salt and knead for 10–15 minutes until the dough is elastic.

  3. 3

    Let the dough rise for 2 hours at room temperature until doubled in size.

  4. 4

    Divide the dough into three equal balls (approximately 220–250 g each).

  5. 5

    Place the balls in a covered container and let them ferment for 2 days; bring to room temperature for 1 hour before baking.

  6. 6

    Preheat the oven to 750°F (752 °F).

  7. 7

    Flatten each dough ball, brush with olive oil, fold in half, and bake until golden brown, about 8–10 minutes.

  8. 8

    While the dough bakes, roast pistachios lightly in a dry pan, then let them cool.

  9. 9

    Pulse pistachios, grated parmesan, garlic, and fresh basil in a food processor until coarse.

  10. 10

    With the processor running, slowly drizzle in extra‑virgin olive oil until a thick pesto forms.

  11. 11

    Season the pesto with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice; adjust to taste.

  12. 12

    Open the baked pizza dough and spread a generous layer of pistachio pesto.

  13. 13

    Top with mortadella slices, place the burrata ball in the center, and add a handful of arugula.

  14. 14

    Serve the sandwich immediately while the dough is still warm.

Tips while you cook

Ferment dough ahead
After dividing, let the dough balls ferment for 2 days and bring them to room temperature for 1 hour before baking.
Roast pistachios first
Lightly roast the pistachios in a dry pan and let them cool before processing into pesto.
Oil the dough for color
Brush each flattened dough ball with olive oil before folding and baking.
Serve while warm
Serve the assembled sandwich immediately while the baked dough is still warm.

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