Pan Bagnat Recipe

Name: Pan Bagnat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: large loaf of crusty bread; sliced tomatoes; roasted red peppers; marinated artichoke hearts; red onion; olives; capers; basil leaves; anchovies; oil-packed tuna or grilled chicken; salt and pepper; red- or white-wine vinegar; olive oil.

Servings: persons

large loaf of crusty bread
sliced tomatoes
roasted red peppers
marinated artichoke hearts
red onion
olives
capers
basil leaves
anchovies
oil-packed tuna or grilled chicken
salt and pepper
red- or white-wine vinegar
olive oil.

1
Halve a large loaf of crusty bread horizontally, and remove some of the crumb from each half to make it slightly hollow.
2
Build the sandwich, layering on sliced tomatoes, roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, red onion, olives, capers, basil leaves and anchovies (if you like them).
3
Oil-packed tuna is classic; grilled chicken is also good.
4
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with red- or white-wine vinegar and douse with olive oil.
5
Close the sandwich, wrap well in aluminum foil and weight it down with something heavy (a skillet, a milk jug, a rock, a brick, whatever).
6
Refrigerate overnight or for up to 24 hours.
7
Cut into pieces, and serve.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: large loaf of crusty bread, sliced tomatoes, roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, and more.

Yes, Pan Bagnat falls under the Seafood 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 Bagnat

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Variations & substitutions

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