QUICK AND YUMMY MEATBALL PANINI'S

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Provided by FeelinYummy

Time 25m

Yield 4 panini sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1 loaf ciabatta, sliced in half lengthwise and then in quarters to make 4 sandwiches
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
12 ounces frozen meatballs (varies depending on size of meatballs)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
4 slices mozzarella cheese (deli sliced)

Steps:

Add olive oil, garlic and Italian seasoning to a small saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Add marinara sauce and meatballs to a medium sauce pan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
When the sauce is hot and the meatballs are heated all the way through turn off the heat and remove meatballs from the sauce.
Remove the olive oil from the heat and over a small bowl, pour the oil mixture through a small metal strainer.
Using the back of a metal spoon, scrape the bottom of the strainer, pushing the garlic "paste" into the bowl.
Brush a thin layer of the flavored oil onto the cut sides of the bread.
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over one side of the bread.
Cut each meatball in half and place them in an even layer over the marinara sauce.
Place a slice of mozzarella cheese over the meatballs.
Place the other slice of bread on top of the cheese covered meatballs.
Heat an indoor grill pan over medium high heat.
Place the sandwiches on the grill and cover with a bacon press or other heavy object and cook just until nice grill marks appear.
Turn the sandwiches over and place the bacon press on top and cook just long enough to see grill marks.
Serve.