Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese

Name: Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic; ⅓ cup ricotta cheese; ¼ cup frozen chopped spinach; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon sea salt and cracked pepper; 2 teaspoons dried Italian Mixed Herbs; ¼ cup grated light mozzarella cheese; 4 thick slices sourdough bread; 1 tablespoon butter; ½ cup of your favourite pasta sauce

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
2
Calories
555 kcal
Course
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine
American

Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese

Heidi Ellis

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Buttered and toasted crunchy fresh bread filled with melted Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese and all those Spinach Cannelloni flavours in less than 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 clove garlic crushed
⅓ cup ricotta cheese I used reduced-fat
¼ cup frozen chopped spinach thawed
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sea salt and cracked pepper to taste
2 teaspoons dried Italian Mixed Herbs or Oregano and basil mix
¼ cup grated light mozzarella cheese or fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
4 thick slices sourdough bread
1 tablespoon butter light or reduced-fat spread
½ cup of your favourite pasta sauce Passata or Tomato Sauce for U.S readers

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Instructions

In a medium sized pan/skillet, fry the garlic in a small amount of olive oil (or cooking oil spray), until just fragrant (about 30-60 seconds) over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; add the garlic to a small bowl; set pan/skillet aside.
Add the ricotta cheese, spinach, parmesan cheese, salt/pepper and Italian herbs to the pan-fried garlic and mix until well combined.
Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter. Divide the ricotta mixture in half and spread it on the un-buttered sides of two slices of bread; divide the mozzarella cheese in half and add it over the ricotta mixture; top with remaining bread - buttered side up (to create a sandwich).
Return the pan/skillet to the stove over medium heat and place the sandwiches in the pan. Cook, turning once, until the cheese has melted and both sides are golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
Sprinkle with extra Italian herbs and serve with the pasta sauce (optional)

Notes

Spreading butter on the outer sides of the sandwich is what makes it golden and crunchy. You could also make this in a sandwich press.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 555kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 2.493mg (0%) Potassium 497mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 3.056IU (0%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 378mg (38%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 555 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	555kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	75g	25%
Protein	25g	50%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	50mg	17%
Sodium	2.493mg	0%
Potassium	497mg	11%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	3.056IU	0%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	378mg	38%
Iron	7mg	39%