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This recipe is a great way to take an average turkey sandwich, and really bump it up to something special! With smoked turkey, pesto, tomatoes, marinara and gooey cheese, it's a next-level sandwich loaded with classic Italian flavors. Plus, look at those colors when you slice into the panini - it's a... giadzy.com

Turkey Parmesan Panini

Makes 4 Sandwiches

This recipe originated on Giada’s Holiday Handbook. Episode: Thankful For You.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Place the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. Toss well to coat. Roast the tomatoes until beginning to pop and blister, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, spread 1 tablespoon pesto on 4 slices of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon marinara on the other 4 slices. Place a slice of mozzarella on each slice of bread. Divide the turkey evenly on 4 slices of bread and top with some of the blistered tomatoes. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Top with the remaining slices of bread and press gently.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the remaining oil to the skillet and add 2 sandwiches. Place a lid slightly smaller than the skillet on top of the sandwiches and press down. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and repeat on the second side. Continue with the remaining sandwiches. (Alternatively, you can use a panini press.) Serve warm.

Turkey Parmesan Panini

By: Giada De Laurentiis

This recipe is a great way to take an average turkey sandwich, and really bump it up to something special! With smoked turkey, pesto, tomatoes, marinara and gooey cheese, it’s a next-level sandwich loaded with classic Italian flavors. Plus, look at those colors when you slice into the panini – it’s a feast for the eyes too!

Turkey Parmesan Panini

Turkey Parmesan Panini

Serves:
4 sandwiches
Cooking Level: Beginner
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Inactive Time
10 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup store-bought pesto
  • 8 slices pullman white bread
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 8 slices sliced mozzarella or provolone
  • 8 thin slices smoked turkey
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • This recipe originated on Giada’s Holiday Handbook. Episode: Thankful For You.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. Toss well to coat. Roast the tomatoes until beginning to pop and blister, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spread 1 tablespoon pesto on 4 slices of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon marinara on the other 4 slices. Place a slice of mozzarella on each slice of bread. Divide the turkey evenly on 4 slices of bread and top with some of the blistered tomatoes. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Top with the remaining slices of bread and press gently.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the remaining oil to the skillet and add 2 sandwiches. Place a lid slightly smaller than the skillet on top of the sandwiches and press down. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and repeat on the second side. Continue with the remaining sandwiches. (Alternatively, you can use a panini press.) Serve warm.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1126IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 524mg | Iron: 3mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @WPRecipeMaker or tag #wprecipemaker!
Turkey Parmesan Panini

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This recipe is a great way to take an average turkey sandwich, and really bump it up to something special! With smoked turkey, pesto, tomatoes, marinara and gooey cheese, it’s a next-level sandwich loaded with classic Italian flavors. Plus, look at those colors when you slice into the panini – it’s a feast for the eyes too!

Turkey Parmesan Panini

Turkey Parmesan Panini

Serves:
4 sandwiches
Cooking Level: Beginner
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Inactive Time
10 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup store-bought pesto
  • 8 slices pullman white bread
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 8 slices sliced mozzarella or provolone
  • 8 thin slices smoked turkey
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • This recipe originated on Giada’s Holiday Handbook. Episode: Thankful For You.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. Toss well to coat. Roast the tomatoes until beginning to pop and blister, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spread 1 tablespoon pesto on 4 slices of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon marinara on the other 4 slices. Place a slice of mozzarella on each slice of bread. Divide the turkey evenly on 4 slices of bread and top with some of the blistered tomatoes. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Top with the remaining slices of bread and press gently.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the remaining oil to the skillet and add 2 sandwiches. Place a lid slightly smaller than the skillet on top of the sandwiches and press down. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and repeat on the second side. Continue with the remaining sandwiches. (Alternatively, you can use a panini press.) Serve warm.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1126IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 524mg | Iron: 3mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @WPRecipeMaker or tag #wprecipemaker!
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Article by Giada De Laurentiis

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