Loaded Caprese Panini

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the pesto sauce and mayo in a small bowl and set aside.
2. 2
   Prep and lay out the remaining ingredients, assembly-style.
3. 3
   Heat a grill pan to med-high heat. You will need to grease the pan with some of the butter.
4. 4
   While the grill pan is heating, assemble the sandwiches - Spread the pesto mayo on both pieces of each ciabatta roll. Layer with the capicola, fresh mozzarella and tomato.
5. 5
   Gently place the paninis on the grill pan. Do not try to crowd your beautiful sandwiches. For color and that perfect melty mozzarella goodness, they need a little space. I cooked two sandwiches at a time on my grill pan.
6. 6
   Cover the paninis with a grill pan press (or another heavy pan) to smoosh all the yummy goodness together. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until the cheese starts to melt and you have some good golden color on the bottom side of the paninis.
7. 7
   Lift off grill pan press and gently flip your paninis. Cook on that side, with the grill pan press on for another 5-6 minutes or until you can't take it any longer and you just need a bite.
8. 8
   Serve with the marinara sauce.