Tomato and Pesto Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Pesto

  • 4 cups (120 g) fresh basil, lightly packed
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup (18 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil

• Sandwiches

  • 4 small ciabatta loaves or panini rolls
  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 ball (9 oz/250 g) mozzarella di bufala or mozzarina cheese, drained and cut into 4 or 8 slices