Description
This hearty recipe combines spaghetti and garlic bread into a delicious shareable loaf that’s perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 large Italian bread loaf
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 7 ounces dry spaghetti, cooked
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ small onion, diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- 1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- 3. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 4. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the meat sauce, coating evenly.
- 5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6. Slice the Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the interior bread.
- 7. Mix softened butter and garlic powder in a small bowl. Spread over the cut sides of the bread.
- 8. Toast the bread halves in the oven for 5-7 minutes until lightly crisp.
- 9. Spoon the spaghetti and meat sauce mixture into the toasted bread halves.
- 10. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- 11. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- 12. Slice into portions and serve immediately.