Beef Pesto Panini

• Italian bread↗8

  slices, about 1/2 in thick

• butter↗2 tablespoons

  softened

• basil pesto4 tablespoons

  prepared

• roast beef↗1⁄2 lb

  cooked, thinly sliced

• mozzarella cheese↗4

  slices

• spaghetti sauce↗

  if desired for dipping

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Spread 1 side of each slice of bread with butter.

2. 2

   Place 4 slices of bread butter side down on 12-inch skillet.

3. 3

   Top bread with beef, pesto and cheese.

4. 4

   Top with remaining bread slice butter side up.

5. 5

   Cook sandwiches on skillet or grill over medium heat 4-5 minutes, turning once, until bread is crisp and cheese has melted.

6. 6

   Serve with spaghetti sauce if desired.