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Transform your family dinner into a delightful Italian feast with this simple, baked spaghetti-stuffed garlic bread recipe! Featuring crispy garlic bread filled with homemade, cheesy spaghetti and a savory beef and sausage marinara sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Spaghetti: Follow the package directions to cook the spaghetti. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the French bread lengthwise into two halves.
- Make Garlic Butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Brush the Bread: Spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
- Add Cheese and Parsley: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley evenly over the bread halves.
- Bake the Bread: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
- Heat Marinara Sauce: Warm the marinara sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Combine Spaghetti and Sauce: Add the cooked spaghetti to the marinara sauce, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with Mozzarella: Remove the bread from the oven and top each half with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Final Bake: Return the bread to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Cut the bread into slices and serve alongside the spaghetti.
- Enjoy your delicious Italian-style dinner!
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