Italian Tomato and Cheese Melt

An awesome, quick summer sandwich! You can use only mozzarella cheese, but I like the sharper flavor of provolone (or fontinella) added in. Some ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and a crusty roll, and it's ready in 5 minutes. Ingredients are for one sandwich; make as many as you like!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1  crusty  hoagie roll
• 2  small plum tomatoes, sliced
• 3  slices mozzarella cheese
• 3  slices provolone cheese
• 4  fresh basil leaves
• 1  tablespoon olive oil, approximately
• 1  pinch garlic powder
•  black pepper

Directions

1. Drizzle open hoagie-style roll with a little olive oil (on the inside).
2. Layer evenly with tomato slices, then layer with mozzarella cheese.
3. Place basil leaves on top of mozzarella layer, drizzle with a bit more olive oil and a sprinkle of garlic powder and black pepper to taste.
4. Top with fontinella or provolone slices (or more mozzarella, if you like).
5. Broil openfaced 4 to 5 minutes or until roll is browned and cheese is bubbling.