# List of Ingredients:
→ Bread & Dairy
01 - 4 slices country-style or sourdough bread
02 - 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Vegetables & Condiments
04 - 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
06 - Handful fresh basil leaves
→ Seasoning
07 - Pinch of sea salt
08 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Spread basil pesto evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
02 - Place half of the mozzarella slices onto two bread slices on the pesto side.
03 - Top the mozzarella with sliced tomato, fresh basil leaves, and season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Add remaining mozzarella slices over the tomato layer and cover with the other two bread slices, pesto side down, forming sandwiches.
05 - Spread softened butter on the outer sides of each sandwich.
06 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
07 - Cook sandwiches in the panini press or skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing down with a spatula if using a skillet, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.
