Manja Manja Pesto Burger - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves (no stems)
• 1/8 cup pine nuts
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 large garlic clove (minced)
• ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• ½ Tablespoon kosher salt
• ½ cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• ¾ teaspoon thyme
• ¾ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ¾ teaspoon dried basil
• ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
• Vegetable oil, for brushing the grill rack
• 1 16oz loaf ciabatta bread cut into 6×3 inch triangles and split
• ¼ cup Colavita Extra virgin Olive Oil
• 1/8 cup Aged Balsamic vinegar
• 6 slices fresh (water packed) mozzarella cheese (1/4-inch thick)
• 6 romaine lettuce leaves, cut to fit on bread
• 6 (1/4-inch thick) large tomato slices