Tomato and Rosemary Panini

Name: Tomato and Rosemary Panini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 slices sourdough bread; 1/2 cup (sliced 1/4 inch thick) tomatoes; 1 tbsp (finely chopped) fresh rosemary; 2 tbsp (torn) fresh basil; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 oz (sliced) mozzarella cheese; 1 tbsp butter

A grilled sandwich featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh rosemary, and mozzarella on sourdough bread.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 8 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

4 slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup (sliced 1/4 inch thick) tomatoes
1 tbsp (finely chopped) fresh rosemary
2 tbsp (torn) fresh basil
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 oz (sliced) mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp butter

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup tomato slices, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp fresh basil, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes to infuse.
Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp butter. Place 4 sourdough slices in the skillet and toast for 1 minute per side until golden.
Step 3: Spread tomato mixture evenly over 2 toasted bread slices. Top with 2 oz mozzarella cheese slices, then cover with remaining bread slices. Butter the top side of each sandwich and cook for 3-4 minutes per side in the skillet until cheese melts and bread is crisp.