Directions

• In a saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, basil, pepper flakes and
• garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer
• for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, shape sausage into four thin oval patties. In a skillet
• over medium heat, cook patties until no longer pink; remove and keep
• warm.
• In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Place a slice of cheese
• on four slices of bread; layer each with a sausage patty, onion and
• remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread. Butter the outsides of
• sandwiches.
• On a griddle or in a large skillet, toast over medium heat until both
• sides are golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve with herbed
• tomato sauce for dipping. Yield: 4 servings.