Grilled Asparagus, Romesco, and Manchego Paninis Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Romesco Sauce
• 2 large tomatoes (about 2/3 pound)
• 2 1-inch thick slice of crusty bread, crust removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 ounce ancho chili peppers (about 3 small)
• 1/2 cup skinned almonds
• 8 cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• For the Asparagus
• 2 lbs fresh asparagus, washed and tough ends trimmed
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• For the Paninis
• 6 ciabatta rolls, split in half horizontally
• 8 oz Manchego cheese, grated