Panini Caprese

• servings: Makes 2 panini.

Ingredients

1 large ball fresh mozzarella, about

½ pound

2 large rolls, round or baguette shaped

Extra-virgin olive oil

2 medium tomatoes, ripe but firm, cored and sliced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Dried Mediterranean oregano, such as Greek oregano

8 basil leaves

Directions

Cut the mozzarella in slices and place on folded clean tea towels. Meanwhile, slice the rolls in half horizontally. Place bread cut side down on a grill or cut side up under a hot broiler, until lightly toasted. Drizzle both sides of the bread with olive oil. Arrange tomatoes on bottom halves of rolls. Season with salt and pepper, a sprinkling of oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil. Arrange the mozzarella on top of the tomatoes. Season again with salt, pepper, oregano, and olive oil. Top with the whole basil leaves. Cover with the top halves of the rolls.