Hot Italian-Style Vegetable Hero Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise. Scoop out the center of each half.
3. Place the two halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Place in oven, 4 inches from the heat, and broil for 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.
4. Heat the olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, uncovered, until soft (about 5 minutes).
5. Add the carrots, red pepper, zucchini and cook, covered, until the carrots are tender (about 8 minutes).
6. Stir in the tomato sauce and spices. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
7. Spoon the vegetable mixture into the bottom half of the bread. Top with cheese.
8. Broil for 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted (watch carefully).
9. Remove from baking sheet and transfer to a cutting board or other surface. Top with the upper half of the bread.
10. Cut into 4 sandwiches and serve immediately.