Pesto Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef lean
• 2 tablespoons parmesan shaved
• 2 tablespoons basil pesto refrigerated
• 1 large plum tomatoes cut into 8 slices
• 1.3 ounce sandwich rolls mini

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• grill pan

Directions

1. Gently combine ground beef, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a bowl. Divide beef mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
3. Add patties to pan; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
4. Spread the bottom half of each bun with 3/4 teaspoon pesto, and top each with 1 tomato slice and 1 patty. Top each patty with 3/4 teaspoon shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and the top half of bun.