Caprese Panini with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Pesto

Enjoy a delicious Italian-style sandwich with this easy-to-make Caprese Panini with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Pesto! This sandwich is ready in just 10 minutes and requires only a few simple ingredients to make it come together quickly! The combination of fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, pesto sauce all sandwiched between two slices of white bread makes for an incredibly flavorful meal that is sure to please everyone!

Cooking Equipment:

Panini Press or Griddle Pan

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Cuisine:

Italian

Keywords:

Caprese Panini, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Pesto

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Grilling/Pan Frying

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients:

2 slices of fresh white bread

2 tablespoons of pesto sauce

1 slice of fresh mozzarella cheese

1 tomato, sliced into thin rounds

2 tablespoons of olive oil for brushing the panini press or griddle pan.

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat a panini press or griddle pan over medium heat.

Spread the pesto sauce on one side of each slice of bread.

Place the mozzarella cheese and tomato slices on top of one slice of bread and top with the other slice to make a sandwich.

Brush the panini press or griddle pan with olive oil and place the sandwich on it.

Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Cut in half and serve warm.

Nutrition:

Calories – 350 kcal; Fat – 15 g; Carbohydrates – 35 g; Protein – 15 g; Sodium – 500 mg; Cholesterol – 25 mg.

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Did You Know?

Pasta is another staple of Italian cuisine, and there are over different types of pasta.