Panini of Pancetta and Tomato
Region: Italy
Category: Breads (Sandwiches, Panini etc)
Season: Any
Difficulty: Easy and Quick

Simple tastes are so astonishing as in this delicious combination. In this recipe, microwaving is the fastest and most convenient way to prepare the pancetta, an Italian cured bacon.

[photo: Clifford A. Wright]

Yield: Makes 4 servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

8 slices pancetta (about 1/4 pound)

8 small soft rolls

3 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced

Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Put the slices of pancetta between paper towels and microwave until crisp. Slice open the rolls and lay the tomato slices on one side, cover with pancetta. Drizzle the olive oil on the other half of the roll and sprinkle some pepper on top of the tomatoes. Cover and press down gently and serve.

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Posted: 12/13/2006