Tubby s Pesto Panini

¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves

¼ cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

2 tablespoons creamy Caesar salad dressing

6 (1/4 inch thick) slices Italian bread with sesame seeds (also known as Scali)

½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce

2 thin slices smoked mozzarella

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.

Place basil, oil, garlic, Romano cheese, oregano, and pepper into a blender. Blend on high until smooth, adding additional oil if necessary, about 30 seconds.

Grill chicken until juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. Do not turn off grill.

Spoon 1 tablespoon of Caesar dressing onto 2 slices of bread. Top each with lettuce, and an additional slice of bread. Spread the second slice of bread thickly with the pesto. Top each sandwich with a cooked chicken breast, a slice of smoked mozzarella, and the remaining bread.

Grill sandwiches until the cheese is melted, and the bread is toasted, about 3 minutes per side.