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Pesto Mortadella Sandwich

Recipe by Sepp van Dijk on InstagramAdded 31 October 2026.
  • 15 min
  • Serves 1
  • 9 ingredients

10 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. A crunchy mortadella sandwich packed with creamy stracciatella, vibrant homemade pesto, sweet honey, and crunchy pistachios. The quick pan‑fried mortadella adds a savory bite, while the combination of flavors makes this simple lunch feel indulgent.

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Pesto Mortadella Sandwich by Sepp van Dijk, a frame from the Instagram video

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat a pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add the mortadella slices and fry briefly, just until they develop a light golden color, then flip once.

  3. 3

    Slice the ciabatta roll horizontally.

  4. 4

    Spread a generous layer of stracciatella on the inner side of one half of the roll.

  5. 5

    Layer the fried mortadella on top of the stracciatella, filling the roll completely.

  6. 6

    Spread homemade pesto over the mortadella.

  7. 7

    Drizzle honey over the pesto and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.

  8. 8

    Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, close the sandwich, and serve immediately.

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