Mozzarella and Basil Pesto Tramezzini

Basil and mozzarella are a natural pairing. An Italian lunchbox sandwich.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 4 tramezzini

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup basil pesto (Basil Pesto)
• 8  slices  sandwich bread
• 8  ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
•  salt
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Spread a thin layer of basil pesto over each slice of white bread.
2. Cover half the bread slices with the mozzarella slices; the layer of mozzarella should be about ¼ inch thick.
3. Season with salt and pepper before covering with the remaining slices of bread.
4. Before serving, use a serrated knife to remove the crusts and cut each sandwich into triangles.