"Pizza" Sandwiches

Name: "Pizza" Sandwiches
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling; 1 4 large garlic cloves, pressed; 1 2 6-ounce cans tomato paste; 1 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1 4 ciabatta rolls or other Italian bread rolls, split horizontally; 1 2 8-ounce balls mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced, drained on several layers of paper towels; 1 2 cups arugula or mixed greens (optional)

From the kitchen of Carly

Crispy ciabatta holds a garlicky tomato spread, melted mozzarella, and peppery arugula in these open-faced sandwiches that taste like pizza without the dough. Quick, satisfying, and ready in minutes.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

14 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
14 large garlic cloves, pressed
12 6-ounce cans tomato paste
12 teaspoons sugar
11 teaspoon dried oregano
11 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
14 ciabatta rolls or other Italian bread rolls, split horizontally
12 8-ounce balls mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced, drained on several layers of paper towels
12 cups arugula or mixed greens (optional)

Instructions

Place 4 tablespoons oil and garlic in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until garlic is golden, about 1 minute.
Remove pan from heat; stir in tomato paste. Stir in sugar, oregano, and 1 teaspoon coarse salt. Return pan to heat; cook until tomato spread is bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Spread 1 teaspoon tomato spread on top and bottom halves of rolls. Divide cheese slices among bottom halves of rolls. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with arugula, if using. Cover with roll tops. Cut sandwiches in half; wrap. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.