Grilled Mozzarella Sandwiches with Tomato and Basil Tortellini Soup
Serves 4
Time 15 min
Melted mozzarella makes these sandwiches great fun for pulling apart. Pair them with classic tomato soup dressed up with tender tortellini and pesto.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans tomato soup
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon prepared basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 8 slices country style bread
- 8 mozzarella slices
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced thinly
Method
Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
Heat soup in a large saucepan and add cooked tortellini, half-and-half and pesto.
Simmer on low 5-10 minutes while you prepare sandwiches.
Spread butter on both sides of bread slices.
Place two slices of mozzarella and a couple tomato slices on one slice of bread and top with another slice of bread.
Place sandwich in a skillet over medium high heat and brown each side until golden and cheese in center has melted.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: Grilled Mozzarella Sandwiches - 1 sandwich, 390 calories (180 from fat), 20g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 55mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 37g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 20g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans tomato soup
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon prepared basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 8 slices country style bread
- 8 mozzarella slices
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced thinly