Description
Gooey Lasagna Grilled Cheese combines classic Italian comfort with American sandwich tradition. Melted cheese, rich marinara, and layered pasta create a mouth-watering fusion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick bread slices
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter, softened
- 2 slices mozzarella or ¼ cup (60 ml) shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) pasta sauce
- 4 large tomato slices (optional)
- Dried or fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preparation: Lavishly spread softened butter on bread slices, positioning them butter-side down on a clean work surface.
- Layering: Craft lasagna-inspired layers by spreading pasta sauce on two bread slices and ricotta cheese on the remaining two, creating a rich flavor foundation.
- Assembly: Embellish sauce-covered bread with delicate tomato slices and aromatic herbs, then generously scatter parmesan and mozzarella cheese across the surface.
- Sandwich Construction: Delicately place ricotta-coated bread atop the cheese and tomato layers, gently pressing to form a compact, flavorful sandwich.
- Grilling: Warm a skillet over medium heat, carefully introducing the assembled sandwiches and cooking for approximately 3 minutes per side, applying light pressure to achieve a golden, crispy exterior and perfectly melted cheese interior.
- Serving: Plate the grilled creations immediately, diagonally slicing to showcase the molten, layered interior, ensuring maximum flavor and textural enjoyment.
Notes
- Butter Technique: Generously coat bread slices with softened butter for maximum golden, crispy exterior and enhanced flavor depth.
- Layering Strategy: Create distinct layers using pasta sauce, tomatoes, herbs, and cheeses to mimic authentic lasagna profile while maintaining sandwich structure.
- Grilling Precision: Heat skillet at medium temperature and cook each side for exactly 3 minutes, applying gentle spatula pressure to ensure uniform browning and complete cheese melting.
- Serving Recommendation: Cut sandwiches diagonally and serve immediately to preserve crisp bread texture and enjoy luxuriously warm, melted cheese interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg