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Easy Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread

Easy Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread for Cozy Family Nights

Easy Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread is a delicious fusion of garlic bread and spaghetti, perfect for family nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 loaf Italian or French Bread Use day-old for better structure when hollowing out.
For the Garlic Butter
  • ½ cup Butter Softened for easy spreading.
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic Minced; adjust to taste!
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs For flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley For garnish.
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Grated.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Spaghetti Using up leftovers.
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Shredded.
  • ½ cup Ricotta For creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning To elevate flavor.
  • ½ pound Ground Beef or Sausage Optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Serrated knife
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut the loaf of bread lengthwise, keeping the top and bottom intact, and hollow out some of the insides.
  3. In a bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, Italian herbs, and grated Parmesan to make garlic butter.
  4. Mix cooked spaghetti with marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, and Italian seasoning; add ground meat if using.
  5. Stuff the filling generously into each half of the loaf.
  6. Spread garlic butter mixture over the outside of each bread half.
  7. Wrap stuffed bread in aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Customize your filling with additional veggies or switch cheeses to suit your taste. For best results, let the cooked spaghetti sit in the sauce before stuffing.

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