Pizza Panini

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 15 min
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• Makes 1 Servings

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Description

These panini are a hybrid of two of Italy's most popular fast foods, pizza and panini. Just like a pizza, you can customize them by adding your favorite toppings: pepperoni, prosciutto, anchovies, etc. If you don't have access to good focaccia, you can substitute good Italian bread, such as ciabatta.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Contadina® Tomato Sauce
• 4 FOCACCIA squares
• 4 oz. FRESH MOZZARELLA sliced
• 4 BASIL LEAVES large, chopped
• 4 tsp. EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
• SALT & PEPPER to taste

Instructions

If using a panini grill:
1. Preheat the grill according to manufacturer's instructions.
2. Slice the focaccia horizontally.
3. Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce on the bottom halves of the focaccia.
4. Arrange the slices of mozzarella on the sauce and scatter the chopped basil on top.
5. Drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then cover with the top halves of the bread.
6. Place the panini in the grill, close the top and grill until the cheese is melted.

If using a stove top grill or skillet:
1. Slice the focaccia horizontally.
2. Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce on the bottom halves of the focaccia.
3. Arrange the slices of mozzarella on the sauce and scatter the chopped basil on top.
4. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then cover with the top halves of the bread.
5. Place the panini in the pan or skillet over medium-high heat, and weigh down with a heavy pan.
6. Grill, turning once, until the cheese is melted.

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Tomato Sauce