Game Day Baked Pesto & Marinara Caprese Sandwiches

These were fun to make. They are easy and delicious and great for Game Day! Packed full of flavor and you can use leftovers and keep vegetarian if you like.

 

 

Used a firm roll (small and large) similar to a Chiabata bread. Preheated oven to 425.

Drizzled olive oil on open roll. Spread one side with homemade pesto.

 

The other side I spread with a homemade marinara sauce with a base of finely chopped onions, green bell pepper and jalapeno pepper. Cooked the veggies till tender, added

S&P, minced garlic, oregano, basil and cooked 1 min. Added tomato paste and cooked 1 min. Added 1/2 cup tomato sauce and simmered 3 minutes. Removed from heat and cooled.

 

On pesto side add grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese, thick layer of fresh mozzarella cheese and

sprinkle with chopped green onion.

 

On marinara side add meat (I used turkey lunchmeat and leftover shredded roast beef). You can use

chicken, pork, seafood or keep vegetarian (add mushrooms instead of meat). Add slice of tomato and sprinkle with chopped green onion.

 

Bake at 425 until cheese is melted and edges are browned.

 

Let cool and add a crunch with a crisp piece of romaine lettuce.

 

Each bite is packed with flavor from both sauces, the meat and cheese. The romaine lettuce gives it nice texture.