Napoli Panini Recipe
Includes Italian broccoli rabe and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Broccoli Rabe
In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the broccoli rabe for 2-3 minutes until bright green. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Broccoli Rabe
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the blanched broccoli rabe, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender and heated through.
- 3
Assemble the Panini
Slice the ciabatta bread in half and layer the sautéed broccoli rabe and slices of mozzarella cheese on one half. Top with the other half of the bread.
- 4
Grill the Panini
Heat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil. Grill the panini for 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- 5
Serve
Remove the panini from the grill, slice in half, and serve warm.
