Description
Creamy garlic bread spaghetti boat promises comfort and indulgence with rich Italian flavors. Cheese-laden pasta nestled in crispy bread creates a delightful meal eager diners will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 lb (454 g) ground sausage
- 16 oz (454 g) spaghetti, uncooked
- 16 oz (454 g) Italian bread loaf
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) parmesan cheese
- Butter
- 16 oz (454 g) tomato sauce
- 6 oz (170 g) tomato paste
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) minced garlic
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground black pepper
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a baking sheet for bread boats.
- Pasta Cooking: Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente, then drain thoroughly, ensuring minimal moisture remains.
- Meat Foundation: Brown ground beef and Italian sausage with onions in a large skillet, breaking meat into fine crumbles and draining excess fat for a lean mixture.
- Sauce Development: Blend tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture. Simmer on reduced heat for 5-7 minutes to intensify flavors.
- Pasta Integration: Fold cooked spaghetti into meat sauce, ensuring complete and uniform coating, then remove from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Bread Preparation: Slice bread lengthwise, hollow out centers, brush interior with melted butter, and sprinkle with garlic powder. Toast in oven for 3-4 minutes until edges crisp and golden.
- Assembly and Baking: Fill toasted bread boats with spaghetti-meat mixture, distribute evenly, top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, then bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden brown.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Cook spaghetti al dente to prevent mushiness, ensuring a firm bite that holds up well in the sauce.
- Meat Magic: Brown meats thoroughly to develop deep, caramelized flavors and eliminate excess grease for a cleaner-tasting dish.
- Bread Base Strategy: Choose a sturdy bread like French or Italian loaf that can hold the heavy spaghetti mixture without becoming soggy.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Use a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan for optimal melting and a rich, complex flavor profile that complements the meaty sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg