Beef-Pesto Panini

 

8

slices Italian bread, 1/2 inch thick

2

tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

1/4

cup basil pesto

1/2

lb thinly sliced cooked deli roast beef

4

slices (1 oz each) mozzarella cheese

Pasta sauce, warmed, if desired

• 1 Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on unbuttered side of 4 bread slices; place buttered sides down in 12-inch skillet or grill pan. Top with beef, cheese and remaining bread slices, buttered sides up.
• 2 Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until bread is crisp and cheese is melted. Serve with pasta sauce.