Description
Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread combines the heartiness of Italian spaghetti with the comforting flavors of garlic bread. This dish features a large Italian loaf hollowed out and filled with saucy spaghetti, then topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spread
- 1 large Italian loaf of bread (About 1 pound)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (Melted)
- 4 cloves garlic (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Filling
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese (Optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Spaghetti Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti and marinara sauce. Mix thoroughly so the spaghetti is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Hollow Out Bread: Slice the Italian loaf in half lengthwise. Carefully hollow out the soft center of each half, creating a bread ‘boat’ to hold the spaghetti mixture.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to infuse the flavors.
- Apply Garlic Butter: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture onto the hollowed bread halves to add flavor and moisture.
- Stuff Bread: Fill each bread half fully with the spaghetti and marinara mixture, pressing gently to pack it in.
- Add Cheese Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the spaghetti layer. Optionally, add Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
- Bake Covered: Place the stuffed bread halves on a baking sheet and cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent drying out.
- Bake Uncovered: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes covered, then remove the foil and continue baking for 10 more minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and starting to turn golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing into pieces. Serve warm for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked spaghetti for best texture; leftover spaghetti works well too.
- You can add cooked ground beef or sausage to the spaghetti mixture for a meaty variation.
- For extra garlic flavor, sprinkle some garlic powder on top before baking.
- Substitute mozzarella with provolone or a blend of Italian cheeses if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 loaf
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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