# Caprese Sandwich with Homemade Pesto

This recipe guides you through making a delicious Caprese sandwich with homemade pesto and roasted cherry tomatoes.

- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 garlic cloves
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 baguette
- 1 ball burrata cheese
- 3 tbsp fresh arugula
- 1 tsp chili oil
- 2 tsp balsamic glaze

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 335°F. In an oven-safe dish, combine garlic cloves, cherry tomatoes, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 30-40 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
2. Prepare pesto by blending basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and salt in a food processor or mortar and pestle. Gradually add olive oil until smooth. Add water if needed for a lighter texture.
3. Spread pesto on toasted baguette. Layer arugula, sliced burrata, chili oil, and cherry tomato confit. Drizzle balsamic glaze on top.

## Equipment

- oven
- oven-safe dish
- food processor or mortar and pestle
- knife
- spoon
- grater

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7eWMC0MTQO/?igsh=bXB0Y2x5YXpsaDB5
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b57b13ac-d400-4a7d-a24a-e7d8dbd0ff17
- Extracted: 2025-02-23

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