Description
Spaghetti lovers will discover pure comfort in this incredible garlic bread stuffed with spaghetti pasta. Crisp exterior meets creamy interior, creating a delightful fusion that satisfies hearty appetites in one incredible serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf large Italian bread
- 2 cups (475 ml / 16 fl oz) spaghetti, cooked
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup (25 g / 0.9 oz) parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsps (30 ml / 1 fl oz) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), establishing the perfect thermal environment for the spaghetti bread transformation.
- Bread Preparation: Carefully slice off the bread’s top and delicately hollow out the interior, creating a robust edible vessel for the pasta ensemble.
- Spaghetti Fusion: Combine cooked spaghetti with marinara sauce, integrating mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into a harmonious flavor-packed mixture.
- Filling and Seasoning: Transfer the spaghetti medley into the bread cavity, ensuring even distribution, then lovingly brush the exterior with garlic-infused olive oil for an aromatic golden finish.
- Baking Process: Wrap the stuffed bread in aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then unwrap for an additional 10 minutes to achieve a perfectly melted cheese topping and crisp exterior.
- Serving: Allow the bread to rest briefly after baking, permitting flavors to meld and ensuring clean, elegant slicing for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose a sturdy Italian bread with thick walls to prevent soggy sides and maintain structural integrity during baking.
- Moisture Management: Remove bread’s inner core carefully, leaving enough thickness to create a solid vessel without compromising the edible container’s strength.
- Flavor Enhancement Technique: Brush garlic-infused olive oil generously across bread’s exterior for maximum crispiness and aromatic depth before stuffing.
- Strategic Cheese Layering: Mix cheeses thoroughly with spaghetti to ensure even melting and prevent cheese clumping during the baking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg