8 slices of bread from a large, hearty Italian loaf
3 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt, to taste
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced*
1/2 cup whole basil leaves
Instructions
For the sauce, pulse San Marzano tomatoes, sea salt, garlic, and chopped basil in a blender until broken down into a sauce. Pour sauce into a large saucepan and place over medium-high heat on stove. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Heat a grill pan or grill over medium-high heat. Drizzle bread slices with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Place bread on grill pan and grill until golden-brown grill marks emerge. Flip and repeat.
Top 4 slices of grilling bread with a slather of sauce, 2 ounces of fresh mozzarella, and a handful of basil leaves. Top with grilled bread. Continue to grill until cheese melts, flipping halfway through the process. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
To make vegan, use a melt-able vegan mozzarella cheese (e.g., Daiya).
Recipe by Blissful Basil at https://www.blissfulbasil.com/margherita-pizza-grilled-cheese/