stupid-easy portobello mushroom parmesan

you can make this satisfying dinner with your eyes closed and one hand tied behind your back.   but don't let its simplicity throw you off... it's as hearty as a meal that would take hours to prepare.  prep is a snap, which is perfect after a long day when you want a good meal but don't feel like chopping, sauteing, reducing, etc.

ingredients

4 large portobello mushrooms

olive oil, salt, pepper

1 large jar marinara sauce (organic, if you can swing it... trader joe's is really good)

fresh mozzarella, grated

fresh parmesan, grated

method

preheat oven to 400.  heat a grill pan (or outside grill!)  clean mushrooms and remove stems.  brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill for about 15 minutes.

butter a baking dish, then cover the bottom of the dish with a layer of marinara sauce.  place the mushrooms on top of the sauce, then cover with the rest of the sauce and sprinkle the cheeses on top.

bake for about 15 minutes, until cheese is melty-gooey-golden.  

we ate this with trader joe’s pesto tortellini (not the greatest, i’ll admit.  other brands of packaged tortellini are much better, i find.) 

 yummy greens and a warm loaf of bread finish it all off.  va bene, ragazzi.