Ciabatta Panini

A yummy warm sandwich served by itself with lunch or with soup for dinner! This meal can also be easily adjusted to suit your individual tastes and lifestyles.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 661 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 ciabatta rolls, split
• 12 slices pancetta
• 2 roasted red bell peppers, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat panini press and lightly oil the grates.

Step 2

Place a slice of provolone cheese on both top and bottom pieces of ciabatta bread. Layer 3 slices pancetta and 1/4 cup spinach over the 4 bottom slices of bread. Divide tomato, bell peppers, and onion equally among the sandwiches. Drizzle each sandwich with about 1 teaspoon each olive oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Replace tops of ciabatta rolls and brush with the remaining olive oil.

Step 3

Place sandwiches on the panini grill; close the press tightly on top. Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.