Classic Panino
- 1 ciabatta roll
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 1/4 ounces sliced fresh buffalo mozzarella
- 3/4 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil, for the pan
- Halve the ciabatta roll.
- Drizzle the cut sides with the extra-virgin olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Layer the mozzarella, Parmesan, prosciutto, and basil on the bottom half.
- Top with the other half.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat until almost smoking.
- Lightly brush the pan with olive oil.
- Grill the panino until browned and crisp on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Flip with a spatula; grill until browned on the other side.
- Serve hot.
- These grilled Italian sandwiches can be filled with other ingredients, some traditional, others more novel.
- Before starting, lightly brush cut or inner sides of the bread with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Then follow the recipe for the Classic Panino.
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roll, extravirgin olive oil, coarse salt, freshly ground pepper, fresh buffalo mozzarella, parmesan cheese, basil, olive oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/classic-panino-392485 (may not work)