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Caprese Panino made with ripe summer tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil on crusty Italian bread.
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Caprese Panino

A classic Italian sandwich made with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and crusty Italian bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf Italian bread cut into 2 sandwiches
  • 2 –3 ripe in-season tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt q.b.

Method
 

  1. Slice the bread in half horizontally. If using a whole loaf, divide it into two sandwich-sized portions.
  2. Arrange the tomato slices evenly over the bottom half of the bread. Season generously with salt and drizzle with high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Layer on the sliced fresh mozzarella, followed by the fresh basil leaves.
  4. Finish with another light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on the top half of the bread.