Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Zucchini Melt Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp butter
2 medium zucchini, cubed
1 pinch red pepper flakes
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup tomato and basil pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 French baguettes

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the zucchini in butter until browned and slightly tender. Season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and stir in the tomato and basil sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is hot.

Cut the ends off the baguettes (ends can be saved to make breadcrumbs) and cut into 6-inch lengths, then split horizontally.

Spoon a generous amount of the zucchini mixture into each piece of baguette. Top with a handful of shredded mozzarella. Close the sandwiches and wrap them individually in aluminum foil.

Bake for about 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until bread is heated through and cheese is melted.

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