Pan Bagna Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pan Bagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped; Pinch of salt; 3 tablespoons good-quality olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 4 or 5 very thin slices onion; 4 or 5 thin slices red, ripe tomatoes; 2 or 3 sliced radishes; 3 or 4 pitted black Mediterranean-style olives; 2 to 3 tablespoons well-drained canned tuna; 6 anchovy fillets

Servings: persons

1
Cut roll in half and, using a fork, scrape away some of the bread crumbs from the middle of each half, leaving more room for sandwich ingredients.
2
With the flat blade of a knife, mash garlic to a paste with the salt.
3
Mix with olive oil and vinegar and coat the open side of each half of the roll with the mixture.
4
Set aside for about 20 minutes to let the bread get impregnated with the oil and vinegar.
5
On bottom half of roll, layer onions, tomatoes, radishes and olives.
6
Sprinkle the flaked tuna over the top and arrange the anchovy fillets in a lattice pattern.
7
Place top half on the sandwich.
8
Weight the sandwich down to press ingredients together and set aside for an hour or longer.
9
Just before serving, remove weights and cut sandwich in half.

253

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped, Pinch of salt, 3 tablespoons good-quality olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Pan Bagna falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pan Bagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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