Herb-Infused Tomato and Mozzarella Panini

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

Grilled panini with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic Italian herbs for a warm, melty sandwich. This Italian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ciabatta bread, fresh mozzarella cheese, ripe tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 large loaf, sliced into 4 pieces ciabatta bread
• 8 oz, sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 medium, sliced ripe tomatoes
• 1/4 cup whole leaves fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a panini press or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Brush 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over one side of each ciabatta slice. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp dried oregano on the oiled side. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: On the un-oiled side of two bread slices, layer 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella, 2 sliced ripe tomatoes, and 1/4 cup whole fresh basil leaves.
4. Step 4: Top with the remaining bread slices, oiled side up, to form sandwiches.
5. Step 5: Place the sandwiches on the heated panini press and grill for 4-5 minutes until the bread is golden and crispy and the mozzarella has melted.
6. Step 6: Remove carefully, slice in half, and serve immediately while warm and melty.