California Asparagus Sandwich

Ingredients

1 cup flavored aioli
8 squares focaccia bread, 5x5 inches, or puffy pizza crust baked without toppings
1-1/2 cups baby lettuces or arugula
1 cup roasted red bell pepper pieces
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced about 1/4 inch thick (may substitute regular provolone or mild swiss
16 cooked aspargus spears
4 slices pancetta or thick bacon cooked almost crisp and broken into 3-inch pieces

Preparation

Have ingredients at room temperature. Spread Aioli generously on smooth side of each square. Divide remaining ingredients amoung 4 squares focaccia, layered in the order listed. Top squares with focaccia. Cut each sandwich in half and then into triangles. Sandwiches can be served at room temperature or warm in a 450-degree oven for a few moments. Sandwiches are not meant to be served hot.

Servings: 4 servings
Suggestions: Use any of the 5-flavored Saratoga Garlic Aiolis for this recipe
Joyce Rosencrans for Scripps-Howard News

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