Subj : Pan Gagna Italian Sandwiches
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From : Ben Collver
Date : Sat Mar 28 2026 11:14 am

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      Title: Pan Gagna
 Categories: Italian, Sandwiches
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      1 c  Cannellini or other white
           - beans;
           - cooked or canned,
           - rinsed & drained
    1/4 c  Basil pesto
      1    Crusty Italian bread loaf
           - (9" round)
      2 lg Red bell peppers;
           - roasted, cut into strips
      6    Marinated artichoke hearts;
           - sliced
      1 lg Ripe tomato; sliced
    1/3 c  Black or green olives;
           - pitted & chopped
    1/4 c  Balsamic vinaigrette
           Salt
           Black pepper; freshly ground
 
  Slices of grilled portobello mshrooms, zucchini, or other vegetables
  can be added if you like.
  
  In a food processor, process the beans and pesto together until
  smooth.
  
  Using a serrated knife, cut the bread in half horizontally. Remove
  some of the inside of the bread to make room for the filling.
  
  Spread the pesto & bean mixture inside the bottom half of the loaf
  and top with layers of the roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, tomato,
  and olives. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and season to taste with
  salt & pepper.
  
  Replace the top half of the loaf and wrap tightly in plastic. Place
  on a platter and top with a plate weihted down with some large canned
  goods or another weight. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to
       12    hours.
  
  When ready to serve, unwrap the sandwich and cut into 4 wedges.
  
  Recipe by Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson
 
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