Enjoy the perfect balance of flavors with this delicious panini recipe featuring creamy fresh mozzarella, smoky roasted red peppers, and peppery arugula-walnut pesto, all sandwiched between slices of crispy ciabatta bread.
Ingredients: 4 slices ciabatta bread. 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced. 1 roasted red pepper, sliced. 1 cup arugula leaves. 1/4 cup walnuts. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Preheat a panini press or grill pan. In a food processor, combine arugula, walnuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth to make the pesto. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread arugula-walnut pesto on each slice of ciabatta bread. Layer fresh mozzarella slices and roasted red pepper slices on one half of the bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices. Place the sandwiches on the preheated panini press or grill pan. Grill until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes. Remove sandwiches from the panini press or grill pan. Cut in half and serve hot.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
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