Beef-Pesto Panini

By melanieroe

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min

Nutrition Information:
1 Sandwich: Calories 380 (Calories from Fat 200 ); Total Fat 22 g (Saturated Fat 9 g); Cholesterol 60 mg; Sodium 1130 mg; Total Carbohydrate 23 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 23 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 28 %; Iron 14 % Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 3 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 8 slices Italian bread, 1/2 inch thick
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup basil pesto
• 1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked deli roast beef
• 4 slices (1 oz each) mozzarella cheese
• Pasta sauce, warmed, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on unbuttered side of 4 bread slices; place buttered sides down in 12-inch skillet or grill pan. Top with beef, cheese and remaining bread slices, buttered sides up.
2. Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until bread is crisp and cheese is melted. Serve with pasta sauce.