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Spinach focaccia squares with mortadella
1
10min
Citterio
These "Braccio di Ferro" focaccia squares are a quick and flavorful snack inspired by the famous spinach-loving sailor. The ricotta and spinach spread pairs beautifully with mortadella for a soft yet rich sandwich, perfect cut into mini bites for an aperitif or a light lunch.
Ingredients (for 1 person):
1 square of olive oil focaccia (12 cm side)
70 g mortadella Bologna
80 g cow’s milk ricotta
30 g boiled spinach
1 knob of butter
salt
Chop the boiled spinach and sauté it with butter until dry. Let it cool, then mix with sieved ricotta and a pinch of salt to form a creamy filling.
Slice the focaccia in half horizontally and toast under a grill for a few minutes. Spread the ricotta-spinach filling on the bottom half, add mortadella slices, and close with the top. Press lightly and serve. For a fun serving idea, cut into 4 small squares.
Tagliofresco
According to tradition, the name "Mortadella" comes from the Middle Ages when the mixture was crushed in a mortar. Today, as then, Citterio produces Mortadella Bologna PGI with care and attention, making its quality and aroma unique. Available in three sizes that preserve its just-sliced flavour.
