italian pesto panini sandwich

Name: Italian Pesto Panini Sandwich
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 3 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PESTO SPREAD; 1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon(s) Italian pesto; ## SANDWICH; 4 ciabatta buns, halved; 8 slice(s) mortadella; 8 slice(s) sweet capocollo aka capicola; 8 slice(s) prosciutto; 1/4 cup(s) red onions, thinly sliced (lyonnaise cut); 1/4 cup(s) roasted red peppers, drained and thinly sliced; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns); 4 large slices tomato; 4 slice(s) Provolone cheese; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, or as needed for brushing

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Jul 17, 2025

Super quick and easy to make, this delicious sandwich is incredibly tasty! It’s a great recipe to make this summer.

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A delicious Italian Pesto Panini Sandwich to enjoy with a glass of red wine.

prep time 7 Min

cook time 3 Min

method Sandwich Press

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

PESTO SPREAD
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Italian pesto
SANDWICH
4 ciabatta buns, halved
8 slices mortadella
8 slices sweet capocollo aka capicola
8 slices prosciutto
1/4 cup red onions, thinly sliced (lyonnaise cut)
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, drained and thinly sliced
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
4 large slices tomato
4 slices Provolone cheese
1/4 cup olive oil, or as needed for brushing

How To Make italian pesto panini sandwich

Step 1

In a small bowl, we’ll combine mayonnaise and Italian Pesto; stir until well blended.

Step 2

Spread pesto mixture on both top and bottom buns, making sure to cover the entire surface.
Step 3

Place a couple slices of mortadella on each bottom bun, followed by sweet capocollo and then prosciutto.
Step 4

Top with red onions and roasted red peppers; season with freshly ground black pepper. Place tomato slices and Provolone cheese.
Step 5

Place top buns and press down gently to compress. Brush the tops with olive oil.
Step 6

Using a panini pan or press, place the buns, oiled side down, put the press on top, or close the lid and grill on medium-high heat for 1 to 1:30 minutes.
Step 7

When just about done, brush the top with the remaining oil, carefully flip the sandwiches, put the press on top and grill until golden as well.
Step 8

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