Italy has birthed some of our favorite dishes, leaving a deep imprint on U.S. food culture. Who hasn't tried lasagna (which looked different in the Middle Ages), pizza Margherita, coffee-laden tiramisù, or even the classic panini? But one of the country's most beloved staples — the crustless tramezzino, an ubiquitous sight in cafes, restaurants, and local spots across the peninsula — was directly influenced by American culture and became the source of a naming dispute.
The tramezzino is Italian comfort food 101: soft, usually untoasted slices of crustless bread filled with anything from prosciutto and cheese to artichokes and mayo, or butter and anchovy, as in the original recipe. The sandwich traces its origins to the 1920s, when it was first concocted at Turin's Caffè Mulassano after the owner's husband returned from a visit to the U.S. and was inspired by the practicality of toasted American-style sandwiches, unlike the typically heartier rusticity of Italian panini.
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