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Open-Faced Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Sandwich
2007, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved

Ingredients
8 medium tomatoes
3 (16-ounce) balls fresh mozzarella
4 loaves ciabatta, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise
1 cup prepared pesto
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
32 basil leaves

Directions
Core the tomatoes and slice each tomato and each ball
of mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick slices.

Place the sliced ciabatta loaves on a work surface, and spread each half evenly
with 1/8 cup pesto. Place 4 slices of tomato and 3 slices mozzarella side by side
on the top of each half loaf and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place 4 basil
leaves on top of each sandwich.

Slice each half loaf crosswise into 4 serving portions, making sure that each
piece has a slice of tomato, mozzarella and a basil leaf.