Caprese Panini

I love paninis, if they are good. Im gonna give it to you straight. Panera, and chain restaurants are nothing compared to this great panini. Here is the recipe!

Caprese Panini
Makes 2 sandwiches

1 Tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup of diced fresh tomatoes
1 Tbsp of capers (optional)
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp of balsamic vinegar
4 slices of thick sourdough bread
Olive oil
1/4 cup of basil
Salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
6oz of fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

In a food processor mix the basil, olive oil, salt, and garlic, and mix until everything is mixed together, like a pesto.

Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan. Add the tomatoes, capers, pepper flakes. Saute the tomatoes until they start to break down, about 3 minutes.

Off the heat, add the balsamic vinegar.

Brush olive oil on one side of each side of the bread; spread pesto on it. Arrange the mozzarella, and tomato mixture on the bread. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with another slice of bread, oiled side up.

Toast the sandwiches in a pan with butter, with a pan on top to weigh it down if you don't have a panini press. Cut it in half, and serve immediately.