Arugula & Spinach Artichoke Panini Recipe

Believe it or not, the fabulous Panini dates all the way back to a 16th-century Italian cookbook. Panini sandwiches became quite  the trend in Milan,Italy bars, called paninoteche, in the 1970s and 1980s. Swank &  trendy U.S. restaurants began selling Panini, with distinctive & upscale variations appearing in various cities all over. I myslef, like to think of the Panini as a much more decadent and “ matured” traditional grilled cheese. As there is almost always cheese in Paninis, they are usually loaded with many additional ingredients and flavors- making them, well, pretty much  fool-proof amazing. Great for any time of day and occasion, Paninis are a no-fail choice every time! Enjoy, CHEERS!

Arugula & Spinach Artichoke Panini Recipe

Jennifer

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Course Snack

Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

  

• 4 slices Sour Dough Bread 
• 4 slices Provolone Cheese
• 4 tablespoons Mascarpone Cheese
• 3 handfuls handfuls fresh baby Spinach( chopped & remove any large stems )
• 1 handful fresh Arugula ( chopped& remove any large stems )
• 6 oz marinated Artichoke Hearts ( chopped )
• 2 med cloves fresh Garlic  ( minced )
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 
• Butter to coat bread
• Sea Salt 
• Black Pepper

Instructions

 

• For the Spinach  & Artichoke Filling:

   

  In a skillet over low / medium heat, add Olive Oil & heat.

  Add Garlic, let cook until fragrant and slightly gold in color.

  Add Artichokes, let cook 1- 2 minutes.

  Add Spinach and Arugula and let cook until mostly wilted.

  Add couple pinches Salt & Pepper

  Stir in Mascarpone Cheese. Remove from heat.

   

   

  For Panini:

   

  Butter one side of each slice of Bread.

  In a nonstick grill pan or Panini grill, add 2 slices of buttered Bread ( butter side against pan )  

  Top each slice with 2 pieces of Provolone Cheese.

  Spoon Spinach & Artichoke mixture on top of each slice &top with second piece of bread ( buttered side on the outside )

  Note: If you are using a grill pan, use a bacon-press or aluminum foil- covered brick to press down on Panini. Until bottom side has reached arich golden crust. 

  Using a flipper tong, gently turn Panini over to other side to repeat.

   

  Serve with kettle cooked potato chips or homemade french fries.

   

   

  ENJOY!!

  Buon Appetito e Mangia Bene!

Keyword Arugula, Panini, Spinach