Recipe Ingredients
- 16 oz. Galbani® Mozzarella, Sliced
- 15 oz. Galbani® Ricotta
- 2 Tbsp. Galbani® Grated Parmesan, divided
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. fresh garlic, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. basil, chopped
- 16 oz. ground beef
- 8 slices Italian bread
- 2 Tbsp. softened butter
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 16oz. tomato sauce, divided
Recipe Directions
- In a mixing bowl combine ricotta, 1 Tbsp. parmesan, black pepper, garlic and basil. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef until it is completely browned, approximately 7-10 min.
- Drain and mix with 10oz. of tomato sauce.
- Lay out bread, butter one side and dust with garlic powder and remaining parmesan.
- On the non-buttered side of 4 pieces spread the ricotta mixture (about 1-2 Tbsp. on each piece), layer the ground beef mixture on the ricotta, followed by the slices of mozzarella. Top sandwiches with the remaining 4 slices.
- Move to a preheated pan on medium heat and cook for approximately 90 seconds, pressing down with a spatula. Flip and repeat until golden brown.
- Remove, cut and serve with remaining tomato sauce to dip or cover sandwich.
