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Italian Sandwich Panini

Italian sandwich panini - the image shows a sandwich on a black plate. the sandwich is made with two slices of toasted bread, filled with grilled chicken, cheese, and a generous helping of green pesto sauce. the chicken is cut into thin slices and is arranged in a circular pattern on top of the cheese. the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the pesto is a vibrant green color. the plate is sitting on a wooden table with a blurred background.

A delicious Italian sandwich panini made with crusty ciabatta bread, layers of savory turkey, provolone cheese, fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and a flavorful basil pesto spread. Perfectly grilled to golden perfection for a warm, melty, and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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2 ciabatta rolls, split horizontally
4 tablespoons basil pesto
6 slices deli turkey breast
4 slices provolone cheese
6 slices tomato
4 large lettuce leaves
2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

Preheat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
Spread 2 tablespoons of basil pesto evenly on the cut sides of each ciabatta roll.
Layer 3 slices of turkey breast on the bottom half of each roll.
Place 2 slices of provolone cheese over the turkey on each sandwich.
Add 3 slices of tomato and 2 large lettuce leaves on top of the cheese.
Close the sandwiches with the top halves of the ciabatta rolls.
Brush the outside of each sandwich lightly with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Place the sandwiches in the preheated panini press or grill pan.
Grill for about 4 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the paninis from the press or pan, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.