Elevate Your Lunch Game with a Panini Press
A panini is more than just a sandwich – it’s a culinary experience. By compressing and warming the ingredients, the flavors meld together in perfect harmony. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make.
The Perfect Shortcut
This recipe uses pre-cooked Italian sausage, which saves time without sacrificing flavor. Simply ask your local Italian butcher for the best ready-to-eat sausage, and you’ll be guaranteed a top-notch taste.
Gather Your Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices Italian bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 pre-cooked Italian sausages, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- Olive oil for brushing
Get Ready to Press
To start, preheat your panini press. If you don’t have one, don’t worry – an iron will do the trick (just be prepared for a cheesy mess!).
Sauté and Assemble
In a small sauté pan over medium-high heat, cook the olive oil and red bell pepper until the bell pepper is soft. Then, assemble the panini by laying two pieces of bread on a work surface, lightly brushing them with olive oil. Add two slices of cheese, followed by half each of the sausage slices, red bell peppers, and spinach. Top with the remaining piece of bread and place the sandwich in the panini press.
Cook to Perfection
Cook the panini for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining ingredients and serve warm.
Dessert Inspiration
Looking for a sweet treat to follow your panini? Try our Toasted Sesame Seed and Honey Gelato recipe or our Raspberry Sorbet recipe for a refreshing finish. Or, if you’re feeling fancy, take a trip to France with our Parisian Panini recipe or our Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich recipe.
Recipe Details
Yield: 2 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 20 minutes
Active Time: 20 minutes
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