Question 1

How to roast red peppers

Accepted Answer

You can purchase jarred roasted peppers, or you can roast your own peppers.

To roast, preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with foil.

Slice the desired number of peppers in half. Remove seeds, membrane, and green top.

Place cut-side down on the baking sheet. You can also roast the peppers whole if you prefer.

Roast for 20-25 minutes, until tops are charred and skins are wrinkled.

If you are roasting whole peppers, they will take longer to roast. Turn them every 15 minutes to evenly roast on all sides.

Once roasted, let the peppers cool until easy to handle, then gently pull skins off and discard.

You can also place the hot peppers in a bowl and cover for 10 minutes to help loosen the skins.

Use your roasted peppers as desired!

Question 2

Are Italian pressed sandwiches cooked?

Accepted Answer

Unlike a panini, which is pressed as it cooks, these sandwiches are not cooked.

The pressing happens during the chilling time, helping the flavors meld together and creating a compressed, but not flat, sandwich.

If you want to eat this sandwich warm, it can be heated in an oven at 400°F for 5-10 minutes.

Question 3

How do I make my sandwich not soggy?

Accepted Answer

Often, fully assembled sandwiches get soggy in the refrigerator. This is a result of the ingredients used, and sometimes, how they are layered.

To make sure your Italian sandwich isn't soggy, use drier bread like focaccia, and make sure the ingredients are cold or room temperature, not warm.

Because the mayonnaise-pesto spread is thicker than a vinaigrette or other sandwich dressing, it does not soak into the bread as much.

It's also important to drain your red peppers well to remove that extra moisture, which could contribute to sogginess.

Layer your sandwich with the meat at the bottom and wetter ingredients toward top, so any wetness travels downward and is stopped by the meat and cheese.

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