Prep Time
15 min
Yields
10 - 12 servings
If you’re in need of a quick lunch or dinner, Ina’s got your solution in this open-faced sandwich.
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ingredients
8
medium tomatoes
3
(16-oz) balls fresh mozzarella
4
loaves ciabatta, sliced in ½ lengthwise
1
cup prepared pesto
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
32
basil leaves
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directions
Step 1
Core the tomatoes and slice each tomato and each ball of mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Step 2
Place the sliced ciabatta loaves on a work surface, and spread each half evenly with 1/8 cup pesto. Place 4 slices of tomato and 3 slices mozzarella side by side on the top of each half loaf and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place 4 basil leaves on top of each sandwich.
Step 3
Slice each half loaf crosswise into 4 serving portions, making sure that each piece has a slice of tomato, mozzarella and a basil leaf.