Stuffed Italian Sandwich

Submitted by msintrepid

"Close your eyes - it's St. Mark's Square. You could add Salami or Mortadella if you would like."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 1 Loaf

ingredients

• 1 loaf unsliced crusty French bread
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 10 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 bunches spinach, washed,stems removed,steamed,wrung dry
• 1⁄2 cup Italian parsley
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 8 anchovy fillets, cut
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon basil, chopped
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Cut top from bread lengthwise and sit aside.
2. Carefully scoop out the inside of the loaf.
3. Tear scooped bread into small pieces.
4. Heat butter and oil until bubbly.
5. Add garlic and anchovies stir 30 seconds.
6. Add spinach, artichoke hears, parsley, and torn bread.
7. Toss lightly.
8. Take off heat.
9. Add cheese, capers, tarragon, and basil.
10. Mix well.
11. Taste for seasoning; add salt and pepper as needed.
12. Pack into bread shell, replace top.
13. Wrap tightly in foil.
14. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
15. Unwrap, drizzle some additional olive oil on the top.
16. Bake additional 5 minutes uncovered.
17. Slice at about 1 1/2 inches on the bias for appetiser or cut in quarters for lunch.

Reviews

[Film Chick]

Really good, even better with some extras! I added some onion, salami, and kalamata olives. Next time I'm going to try some Italian diced tomatoes in their juice to try and make the sandwhich a little less dry.