Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread
Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread combines two comforting favorites: garlic bread and spaghetti. This indulgent dish features crispy garlic bread filled with savory spaghetti, making it a delicious and fun way to enjoy pasta.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 aluminum foil
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf Italian bread
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Softened
- 3 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs Like oregano and basil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley Chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cooked spaghetti with marinara sauce over medium heat. Stir until evenly coated and heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Take the large loaf of Italian bread and slice it in half lengthwise. Use a knife to hollow out some of the bread from each half, creating a well for the filling.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened butter with minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over the inside of each bread half.
- Fill each half of the bread with the cooked spaghetti mixture. Ensure to pack it well.
- Top the filled bread halves with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Wrap each half in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before slicing into pieces to serve.
Notes
Feel free to add cooked meatballs or vegetables to the spaghetti filling for extra flavor and nutrition.
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the spaghetti or the garlic butter.
This dish can be made in advance and frozen; simply bake from frozen for about 25-30 minutes at 375°F (190°C).