Panino alla Margherita

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1 Slice fresh Mozzarella cheese ( 1/2 inch thick, about 2 ounces)
• 2 Slices rustic white bread
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• black pepper to taste
• 6 medium fresh basil leaves
• 2 slices tomato
• 2 about 2 tsp. olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

PLACE THE MOZZARELLA CHEESE atop 1 bread slice and sprinkle with half of the salt and some pepper. Top with the basil leaves, then the tomato slices. Sprinkle with the remaining half of the salt and some more pepper and top with the second bread slice. Brush both sides of the sandwich with the oil.

Preheat a griddle or ridged grill pan over a medium-low flame. Grill the sandwich until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts, pressing down with a metal spatula, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the sandwich to a plate and serve.