Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large baguette or Italian bread loaf
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti (preferably with marinara or your favorite sauce)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the loaf of bread horizontally, leaving about 1 inch around the edges to create a boat. Carefully hollow out some of the bread from the center, leaving a sturdy border to hold the filling.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and chopped parsley. Brush this garlic butter mixture generously on the inside and the edges of the bread hollow.
- Mix the cooked spaghetti with marinara sauce, half of the shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Fill the hollowed bread with the spaghetti mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Wrap the entire bread in aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for about 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a crispy top, uncover the bread for the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice into portions. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use a sturdy bread that can hold the filling without collapsing.
- Adjust the amount of cheese based on your preference for cheesiness.
- Add cooked sausage, mushrooms, or vegetables to the spaghetti for extra flavor.
- Ensure the spaghetti mixture is not too watery to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of the loaf)
- Calories: 480 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg