Easy Panini Recipe - Grilled Italian Sandwich with Mozzarella
This easy panini recipe is modeled after Stanley Tucci's favorite sandwich. It's an italian sandwich loaded with fresh mozzarella, pesto, prosciutto and basil.
Equipment
- Panini Press
- Panini Grill Pan
Ingredients
- 2 slices Italian Bread
- 1 1 heaping tbsp Pesto
- ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 4 thin slices Prosciutto
- 3 leaves Fresh Basil torn
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Cracked Pepper
Instructions
- Heat up your panini press over medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, build the sandwich. Smear pesto onto one slice of bread and top with mozzarella. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and some fresh cracked pepper.
- Add prosciutto, in clumps, and basil. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the inside of the top piece of bread.
- Close up the sandwich and drizzle the outside with more olive oil and place on the panini press.
- Cook for about 5 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melty. No need to flip since the heat is coming from both sides.
- Remove from the heat and let the sandwich rest before serving.