Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 jar Monte Bene Vodka pasta sauce
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 Italian loaf
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 -3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/8 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Coarse Salt

Preparation:

Slice Italian loaf into 1” slices. Sprinkle olive oil onto both sides of each slice and place on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil and garlic cloves over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to smash the garlic and release flavor. When garlic is just beginning to brown, pour in Monte Bene Vodka pasta sauce and bring to a slow simmer (remove garlic cloves for a less intense flavor).

Place bread slices in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until toasty. Add hot red pepper flakes to soup and fresh parsley to soup, stir, and allow to simmer for another 2 or 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and remove from heat. Ladle into bowls and top with chunks of toasted bread and extra parsley.

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients:

• 1 jar Monte Bene Garlic Marinara pasta sauce
• 1-2 zucchini(s), sliced
• mozzarella, shredded
• pepperoni

Preparation:

Broil zucchini bites on a baking sheet for about 2 minutes, then remove from the oven. Put about 1 tsp of Monte Bene Garlic Marinara pasta sauce on each slice, then top with mozzarella and pepperoni as desired. Replace in oven and broil for another 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

The zucchini will be very hot - be sure to let them cool for a couple of minutes!