Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Italian Grilled Cheese with Sauce


Is there anything more simple and delicious than a perfect grilled cheese?
I had been craving a grilled cheese for days but knew I wanted to kick it up a
few notches. Gooey cheese dunked in marinara and you have one happy girl.

Italian Grilled Cheese with Marinara

Ciabatta bread - cut into slices ( I made 3 sandwiches )
6 slices deli provolone cheese
6 slices deli mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
marinara sauce

1) Pre-heat pan with olive oil. To assemble sandwiches, place 2 slices each of
provolone and mozzarella cheese, If using ciabatta you might have to fold
in half. Place the other half of bread on top and cook in pan. Cook until golden.
Once both sides are grilled, Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning and
parmesan cheese. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce and salad.


48 comments:

  1. GRILLED CHEESE! One of the best foods ever IMO! Pair perfectly with soup. This and an italian tomato soup? gah!

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  2. Such a great idea! I love the idea of a grilled cheese with sauce.

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  3. I love you.

    And my tummy loves you, too.

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  4. Oh my goodness, that looks oh-so-delightful! Love the cheesy-ness!

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  5. Yum! I love a good "grown-up" grilled cheese.

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  6. oh yummy yummy yummy!! these sandwiches look absolutely delicious

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  7. Oh I really want to eat this for dinner tonight. PS just noticed your recipe links to the right, love!

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  8. Its one of my all time favorite foods EVER! I love u

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  9. One if those basic foods that tastes great any time of year. I like the marinara!

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  10. My husband would for sure think he won the lottery if I made this for him! Yum!

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  11. I LOVE grilled cheese & this one looks delicious!!!!

    Hope you had a wonderful Easter!

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  12. Now that is my kind of sandwich!

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  13. this sounds incredible! i want it for dinner tonight! :)

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  14. I KNEW I shouldn't have come here hungry! That looks so good!!!!!
    : ) Kris

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  15. This is the kind of grilled cheese I want! Delicious.

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  16. These are the most elegant grilled cheese sandwiches I've seen!

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  17. oh my goodness...grilled cheese is my fave so I will HAVE to try this recipe!

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

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  18. Grilled cheese is pretty much the greatest thing e-v-e-rrrrrrrr! Love this version.

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  19. I don't know what to say . . . that looks so DIVINE!

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  20. YUMMY! Hope you are well my friend xoxo

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  21. holy yum, yum, yum!!! Whenever I read your Blog before I go to bed, my boyfriend always looks over and is mesmerized by it. He LOVES it. As do I. So delish!

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  22. Dreamy.
    This looks amazing! And easy too.

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  23. love! I think I like this better than the usual tomato soup, great idea! and such gorgeous photos.

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  24. Looks like I know what I am having for lunch now! Holy yum!! xx

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  25. yum definitely making this! Beautiful photos, they really make me hungry!
    {love jenny xoxo}

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  26. Oh my gosh... excuse me while I wipe the drool from my desk. This looks SO delicious!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  27. It's never smart to check your blog right before lunch because now I'm starvinggggg. This looks so good!

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  28. This is making me want to do horrible things to my low-carb (ish) habits lately... Totally mouthwatering, Val!

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  29. I freaking LOVE grilled cheese with tomato soup and this is even better. I wish I had a grilled cheese for lunch and not a boring turkey sandwich!

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  30. I don't typically like grilled cheese but these look fabulous!!!

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  31. i LOVE grilled cheese, this looks awesome!

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  32. Ooooh goodness, there is nothing better than a special grilled cheese. I love this Italian version!

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  33. OMG is this amazing!!! i just yelled that out at work!!

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  34. Looks amazing! YUM! Love the new look you have too!

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  35. Wow, I'm always looking for more grilled cheese recipes, and this one looks like a winner

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  36. My kids don't love grilled cheese like a lot of other kids, but maybe with a sauce? I am making this over the weekend. Love you Val!!!!!

    Shauna xoxo

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  37. Now this is fancy grilled cheese, but easy none-the less. YUM! I must try this. I am pinning it:)

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  38. Mmmmmm totally obsessed with cheese. This looks aMAZING!!

    x
    Rachel

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  39. Yummy yum yum. Grilled cheese is at the top of my list of faves and this one looks delish!

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  40. Perfect comfort food and something my husband and I both agree on :) It looks delicious.

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  41. Yummy Val. There are times that I think I could live on grilled cheese. Love the substantial bread and marinara on the side!

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  42. as always, this looks SO GOOD!

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  43. What a great way to dress up a sandwhich. Yummy!

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  44. BEST SANDWICH EVER. And no, there is nothing more delicious that a perfect grilled cheese... not in my book, anyway!

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