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Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread

Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread for Ultimate Comfort Food Bliss

Delight in this Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread, the perfect comfort food combining garlic bread, cheesy spaghetti, and seasoned meat sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 loaf Italian bread Look for fresh, thick-cut bread
  • 1/4 cup Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh minced garlic works too
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef Swap with plant-based meat for vegetarian option
  • 1 lb Ground sausage Consider Italian sausage or chicken sausage
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce Any marinara or homemade sauce can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 medium Diced onion Can be omitted for a milder profile
  • 8 oz Uncooked spaghetti Try whole wheat or gluten-free as a substitute
For the Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Nutritional yeast can be used for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Feel free to use provolone or other melty cheeses
For Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Adjust according to taste preferences
  • to taste Salt Customize based on dietary needs
  • to taste Pepper Customize based on dietary needs

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • baking tray
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare your baking tray.
  2. Cook uncooked spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool briefly.
  3. In a skillet, brown ground beef and sausage with diced onion over medium heat, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper to meat mixture. Simmer for 5-8 minutes.
  5. Fold cooked spaghetti into the meat sauce mixture until well-coated.
  6. Cut Italian bread in half lengthwise and hollow out the center. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
  7. Toast the prepared garlic bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
  8. Fill each half with the spaghetti and meat sauce mixture, then sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake the filled garlic bread for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  10. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Avoid sogginess by ensuring the bread is toasted before filling. Customize fillings as desired.

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