This spicy Italian panini is a flavor explosion! The combination of savory salami, sweet roasted red peppers, and creamy provolone, all enhanced by the fragrant pesto, is simply irresistible. It's the perfect quick lunch or light dinner, satisfying yet not too heavy. It's the kind of sandwich that makes you close your eyes and moan with pleasure (don't lie, we all do it). Trust me on this, you need to make this.
I remember the first time I had a panini like this—I was backpacking across Italy with my friends, and a little trattoria in a sleepy village served us these incredible sandwiches. I've tried to recreate that magical taste ever since. There is something utterly satisfying about a perfectly pressed panini, where the combination of flavors and textures creates a symphony in your mouth. My version might not be exactly the same, but it comes pretty darn close!
Required Equipments
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Panini press (or heavy skillet)
- Towel
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This recipe will guide you through making a mouthwatering Spicy Italian Panini with provolone cheese, salami, roasted red peppers, and a delightful pesto spread. Prepare to be amazed!
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 1 servings
Preparation Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- First, gather your ingredients. Make sure your salami is sliced thin, your roasted red peppers are drained (if using jarred ones), and your provolone is nice and sliceable. You know, the important stuff.
- Next, get that skillet nice and hot. We're talking medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking. That's a pro-tip right there.
- Now, for the magic: take a slice of your crusty Italian bread, place it in the hot skillet, and toast it lightly on both sides. Don't burn it—we’re aiming for a golden-brown deliciousness, not charcoal.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto on one side of each toasted bread slice. Pesto is your friend here; it adds a wonderful herby punch.
- Time to layer! On one of your pesto-slathered slices of bread, add a layer of salami, followed by a generous layer of roasted red peppers. Top it all off with some slices of provolone cheese—make sure it's covering most of the salami and peppers.
- Carefully place the other pesto-smeared bread slice on top, creating your panini sandwich. Now, use your spatula to gently press down on the sandwich.
- Cook that panini! Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is completely melted and gooey. You want that perfect cheese pull!
- If using a panini press, follow the manufacturer's instructions. If you're just using a skillet, you might need to gently press down on the panini with a spatula to ensure even cooking and a nice, compressed panini.
- Once cooked, remove the panini from the skillet or press, let it rest for about a minute to let things firm up slightly, then slice it in half (diagonally, it looks fancy that way).
- Serve immediately and enjoy! That spicy, cheesy, delicious goodness awaits!
📝 Notes
- Use good quality Italian bread for the best flavor. If you’re feeling fancy, lightly brush the bread with garlic-infused olive oil before toasting for extra flavor!
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 15g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 200 mg
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