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Pronto Ciabatta Bites
  • 3/4 cup artichoke pesto (about 6 oz.)
  • 2 oz. Il Villaggio® Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved
  • 8 oz. Il Villaggio® Gourmet Mozzarella cheese
  • 8 thin slices Proscuitto di Parma
  • 1 loaf ciabatta bread (about 1 lb.)
  • 1 oz. fresh baby spinach leaves (24-32 leaves)
  • 4 oz. fresh portobello or cremini mushrooms, very thinly sliced (24-32 slices)
  1. Drain any excess oil from pesto.
  2. Cut mozzarella in half lengthwise; cut each half into 12 thin slices.
  3. Cut ciabatta into 8 pieces, and then slice each piece in half horizontally.
  4. Onto bottom section of each ciabatta, arrange 3 or 4 spinach leaves, 1 1/2 tbsp. pesto, several shavings of parmigiano-reggiano, 3-4 slices mushroom, 1 slice proscuitto and 3 slices mozzarella. Add ciabatta tops and wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.