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Pancetta, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 16 slices (8 oz.) pancetta, each 1/4-inch-thick
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 slices tomato, each 1/4-inch-thick
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 8 slices white or whole-wheat sourdough bread
  • 2 cups loosely packed arugula
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Aioli
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened

Directions

  • 1. Preheat standard oven to 400°F. Place pancetta in single layer on full sheet pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through, but not crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • 2. Drizzle olive oil over tomato slices; sprinkle with salt. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • 3. Spread 1 Tbsp. of the Lemon Aioli on one side of each slice of bread. Arrange slices of pancetta evenly over four slices of bread. Top with tomato slices and arugula. Cover with second slice of bread.
  • 4. Spread outside of sandwiches with softened butter. Grill in a heated panini press 3 to 5 minutes or until bread is golden and filling is hot. Cut sandwich in half and serve.
  • Nutritional information per serving: Calories 724; Total Fat 32g; Saturated Fat 9g;
  • Trans. Fat 0g; Cholesterol 413mg; Sodium 2221mg; Total Carbohydrate 80g; Dietary Fiber 3g;
  • Total Sugars 6g; Protein 28g