SPINACH AND RICOTTA GRILLED CHEESE
Crispy, buttery fresh, toasted bread crammed with Parmesan cheese and melted mozzarella and every one the flavour of spinach cannelloni in but 10 minutes.
INGREDIENT
1 clove , puree
1/3 cup ricotta cheese (I use low fat)
1/4 cup chopped frozen spinach, thawed
2 tablespoons grated parmesan
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
Mix dry Italian spices, consistent with taste (mix of oregano and basil)
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese (or fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced)
4 thick slices of sour bread
1 tablespoon butter (light or light spread)
1/2 cup of your favorite spaghetti sauce (Passata or ketchup for American readers)
INSTRUCTIONS
1.In a medium skillet / skillet, cook the garlic during a little vegetable oil (or vegetable oil spray), until fragrant (about 30 to 60 seconds) over medium-high heat. Remove from fire; add garlic during a small bowl; put aside the skillet.
2.Add the ricotta, spinach, parmesan, salt / pepper, and Italian spices to the stir-fried garlic and blend well.
3.Butter one side of every slice of bread. Divide the ricotta mixture in half and cover the edges of the 2 unbaked slices of bread; split the mozzarella cheese in half and increase the ricotta mixture; top with the remainder of the bread - butter confront (for making sandwiches).
4.Return skillet / skillet to stove over medium heat and place sandwiches in skillet. Cook, turning once, until the cheese is melted and each side are golden (about 3-4 minutes per side).
5.Sprinkle with additional Italian seasonings and serve with spaghetti sauce (optional)
