My grandma planted lots of zucchini. We always joked that she would serve zucchini in every dish possible!
Cheesy Zucchini Joes
My grandma planted lots of zucchini. We always joked that she would serve zucchini in every dish possible!
Equipment
- aluminum foil
- Baking sheet
- skillet
Ingredients
- 2 T. butter
- 2 zucchini halved and sliced
- 1/8 t. red pepper flakes
- 1/8 t. garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 c. marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1 to 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 6- inch sub rolls split
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry zucchini in butter until golden and slightly tender.
- Add seasonings.
- Stir in sauce.
- Cook and stir until sauce is heated through.
- For each sandwich, spoon a generous amount of zucchini mixture onto bottom half of bun.
- Sprinkle with cheese and replace bun top.
- Wrap sandwiches individually in aluminum foil.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.