Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
65
Moderate
Glycemic Load
22
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories605.8 kcal (30%)
Total Fat36.2 g (52%)
Carbs33.8 g (13%)
Sugars3 g (3%)
Protein36.3 g (73%)
Sodium1077.5 mg (54%)
Fiber3.6 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1ciabatta loaf
large, sliced lengthwise loaves
2 tspolive oil
for brushing
½ cuppesto
good-quality, plus extra for finishing
8 ozmozzarella
sliced or shredded
¼ cupgrated Parmigiano Reggiano
2vine-ripened tomatoes
thinly sliced
6 ozmushrooms
sliced
salt
freshly ground black pepper
¼ cupfresh basil
torn
0.5 lblean ground beef
90/10
1 tspitalian seasoning
½ tspgarlic powder
¼ tsppaprika
¼ tspsalt
black pepper
to taste
1 tspolive oil
if pan is dry
Instructions
Step 1
Brown beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up, until just cooked through (5–6 min).
Step 2
Let it cool slightly so it doesn’t steam the bread.
Step 3
Heat oven to 425°F.
Step 4
Line a sheet pan with parchment.
Step 5
Place ciabatta cut-side up on the pan.
Step 6
Brush lightly with olive oil.
Step 7
Bake 5 minutes to lightly toast.
Step 8
Spread pesto evenly over the warm bread.
Step 9
Layer:
Step 10
Cooked Italian beef
Step 11
Mushrooms (raw — they’ll roast perfectly)
Step 12
Mozzarella
Step 13
Tomato slices
Step 14
Parmesan
Step 15
Light pinch salt & pepper
Step 16
Return to oven and bake 10–12 minutes
Step 17
until cheese melts and edges are golden.
Step 18
Remove from oven and:
Step 19
Sprinkle fresh basil
Step 20
Add cracked black pepper
Step 21
Drizzle a little extra pesto if you like
Notes
1 liked
0 disliked
There are no notes yet. Be the first to share your experience!
