Description
Indulge in a delicious twist on comfort food with this irresistible Lasagna Grilled Cheese. Combining the classic flavors of lasagna into a gooey, crispy sandwich, this dish is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy night at home or entertaining friends. Layers of seasoned ground beef mingle with rich marinara and creamy cheeses, all nestled between buttery sourdough slices. In just 25 minutes, you can create a meal that satisfies cravings for both pasta and grilled cheese. It’s a fun, kid-friendly dish that promises to impress with its bold flavors and comforting textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Stir in 1 cup of marinara sauce and simmer on low for 2-3 minutes, then set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix ricotta, parmesan, and Italian seasoning to form a spread.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of sourdough. On unbuttered sides, layer the ricotta mixture, beef mixture, and mozzarella.
- Top with remaining slices of bread (buttered side up). Cook in the skillet over medium heat until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Serve immediately with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg