Experience a delightful twist on classic Italian cuisine with “Comfort Twist: Stuffed Spaghetti Bread.” This innovative dish takes all the beloved flavors of a hearty spaghetti dinner and encases them in a beautifully golden, crusty bread loaf. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a fun family dinner, this stuffed bread is both satisfying and visually impressive, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Why You’ll Love Stuffed Spaghetti Bread:
- All-in-One Meal: Combines pasta, sauce, and bread into a single, easy-to-serve dish.
- Great for Sharing: Perfect for slicing and sharing, making it ideal for social events or family meals.
- Customizable: Easily adaptable with different fillings based on your favorite pasta dishes.
- Convenient: Excellent way to use leftover spaghetti, transforming it into a new and exciting meal.
Ingredients Notes For Stuffed Spaghetti Bread:
- Bread Dough: Use either homemade or store-bought pizza dough as the base for wrapping the spaghetti.
- Spaghetti: Cooked al dente, preferably cooled or from leftovers. Mix with your sauce of choice.
- Marinara Sauce: Rich and hearty, mixed with the spaghetti. You can also add meat, vegetables, or cheese to the sauce.
- Cheese: Mozzarella works well for its meltiness, but you can also incorporate Parmesan for added flavor.
- Garlic Butter: Melted butter mixed with minced garlic to brush on the bread for a savory finish.
- Herbs: Fresh or dried herbs like parsley, basil, or oregano to sprinkle on top for added flavor and color.
Recipe Steps:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Bread Dough:
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Assemble the Bread:
- Spread the cooked, sauced spaghetti evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and any additional toppings like cooked sausage or vegetables over the spaghetti.
- Carefully roll the dough over the spaghetti, starting from one long side, similar to rolling a cinnamon roll. Pinch the seams to seal.
- Add Finishing Touches:
- Place the roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the top with garlic butter and sprinkle with herbs and a little extra cheese if desired.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Serve:
- Let the bread cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm slices with extra marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
Storage Options:
- Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm slices in the oven or microwave to refresh the bread and melt the cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian bread or French bread
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)
- 8 oz spaghetti cooked and drained
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for added heat
Instructions
Prepare the Meat Sauce:
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In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
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Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
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Pour in the marinara sauce, stir well, and simmer for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Remove from heat.
Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Bread:
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Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Hollow out the center of each half to make room for the filling, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.
Combine Spaghetti and Sauce:
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In a large bowl, toss the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce to coat evenly.
Stuff the Bread:
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Spoon the spaghetti and sauce mixture into the hollowed-out bread halves. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top of the spaghetti.
Bake the Bread:
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Place the stuffed bread halves on a baking sheet. Brush the outside of the bread with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
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Let the bread sit for a few minutes after removing it from the oven, then cut into slices.
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Serve warm, with extra marinara sauce on the side if desired.