Caprese toastie
Melting mozzarella, sweet tomato and basil pressed in golden ciabatta. Easy, gooey and fresh.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Brush one side of each slice of ciabatta with olive oil. Turn two slices over, oiled side down.
- 2
Spread the pesto on the dry sides. Layer on the mozzarella, tomato and basil and season with black pepper. Close with the other slices, oiled side up.
- 3
Cook in a frying pan over a medium heat for 3 minutes on each side, pressing down, until crisp and the mozzarella has melted.
6 min - 4
Cut in half and eat while hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.