Leftover Pasta Sauce Sandwiches

A warm and comforting sandwich using leftover pasta sauce and pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

• 6 slices Bread
• 1.5 cups Leftover Pasta Sauce
• 1.5 cups Shredded Cheese
• 2 tbsp Butter or Olive Oil
• 1/4 tsp (optional) Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp (optional) Dried Oregano or Basil

Instructions

1. If using butter, melt butter in a pan over medium heat. If using olive oil, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Brush one side of each slice of bread with melted butter or olive oil. Sprinkle the buttered side with garlic powder and dried herbs, if using.
3. Spread pasta sauce evenly on 3 slices of bread.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the pasta sauce.
5. Top with the remaining slices of bread, butter/oil-side up.
6. Cook in the skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey. Press down gently with a spatula to encourage even browning.
7. Cut in half and serve immediately.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability: vegetarian

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: lunch