Little Italy Panini

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14

Satisfy your cravings with our Little Italy Panini

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

580

Sugar

Fat

36g

Our Little Italy Panini is a perfect blend of Italian flavors in a sandwich. Made with ciabatta bread, pesto sauce, tomatoes, provolone cheese, capicola, and roasted red peppers, this panini is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. The capicola is a spiced Italian ham that is a good source of protein and adds a savory flavor to the sandwich. The provolone cheese is a mild, creamy cheese that pairs well with the capicola and gives the sandwich a gooey texture.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the panini press.
2.	Slice the ciabatta bread in half lengthwise and spread the pesto sauce on the bottom half.
3.	Layer the tomato slices, provolone cheese, capicola, and roasted red pepper on top.
4.	Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich.
5.	Place the sandwich on the panini press and grill for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.
6.	Remove from the press, slice in half, and serve hot.

PROS

This panini is easy to make and is a great way to use up leftover ingredients.

The combination of capicola and provolone cheese is a classic pairing.

CONS

This sandwich is high in sodium due to the use of capicola and roasted red peppers.

The ciabatta bread can be high in carbohydrates and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this sandwich may not be the healthiest option, it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The tomatoes and roasted red peppers provide vitamins C and A, while the capicola and provolone cheese provide a good source of protein.

	2 slices ciabatta
	1 teaspoon pesto sauce
	2 slices tomatoes
	1 slice provolone cheese
	3 slices capicola , hot variety preferred
	roasted sweet red pepper ( antipasto )