"Just made a great 'panini' sandwich for lunch so decided I need to post it. The great thing about panini's is you can make any leftover taste wonderful! I used three different types of cheeses, but feel free to experiment with whatever you have on hand. Just don't leave out the pesto. If you don't have a panini a two cast iron skillets can be substituted."

Original is 2 servings

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Step by Step Method

Step 1

Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Combine pesto ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well combined but still rough-textured.

Step 2

If using a panini press turn it on to preheat. If using a cast iron pan place on medium to preheat.

Step 3

Spread one side of the bread with pesto and place tomato slices on two slices of bread.

Step 4

Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Layer the cheeses on top of the tomato and place another slice on top to make a sandwich.

Step 6

Drizzle olive oil in pan/griddle and brush tops with olive oil and place the sandwich in the panini press or hot skillet (If using a skillet, place another skillet on top to press down).