Easy Pesto & Mozzarella Grilled Sandwich
Mozzarella & Pesto Grilled Sandwich Recipe: A simple, quick, and absolutely delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- For the Sandwich
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 ounces sliced Mozzarella cheese
- 1 large sliced tomato
- 2 ounces jarred roasted red peppers
- For the Pesto
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 peeled garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- To make the pesto sauce:
- Put the basil leaves in a blender or food processor. Add the walnuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, then season with some salt and pepper. As the ingredients are blending, pour gradually the olive oil.
- To make the sandwich:
- Spread the pesto sauce on the 4 slices of bread. Put 2 slices of bread on your panini maker or in the oven for 2 minutes.
- Next, lay the Mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, roasted red peppers on top and let your panini open.
- Once the cheese starts to melt and your veggies to soften, add the 2 remaining slices on top, then close the panini maker for about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the grilled sandwiches to a plate, slice in half and enjoy immediately.