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.