Lunche for 2

Spinach Ricotta Grilled Cheese

Name: Spinach Ricotta Grilled Cheese
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic; 1/3 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach; 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese; 1 tsp sea salt and cracked pepper (optional); 2 tsp dried italian mixed herbs; 1/4 cup grated light mozzarella cheese; 4 slices thick sourdough bread; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup your favourite pasta sauce

$6.81for 410 minServes 2

Ricotta, spinach, parmesan, mozzarella, and herbs melt between crisp sourdough slices in a skillet.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Cottage cheese, 2.75 oz$0.17/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.45Typical price
	Spinach, 0.25 oz$0.35/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.09Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.24Typical price
	Mozzarella, 1 oz$0.30/oz typical	1 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Bagels, 2$0.70 each typical	2	$1.40Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Pasta sauce, 4.25 oz$0.10/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.43Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.40

Swaps

Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

10 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.70 per serving$6.81 for 4

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Ingredients

1 clove garlic
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp sea salt and cracked pepper (optional)
2 tsp dried italian mixed herbs
1/4 cup grated light mozzarella cheese
4 slices thick sourdough bread
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup your favourite pasta sauce

Steps

Mix the ricotta, spinach, parmesan, herbs, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl.
Spread the mixture over two bread slices, then add the mozzarella and top with the remaining bread.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
Cook the sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts.
Warm the pasta sauce in a small pan over low heat for 3 minutes, then serve it with the sandwiches.