Who can have Spaghetti without Garlic Bread? How you can have both in one, easy-to-eat bite with this Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread. Toasted Garlic Bread is loaded with Spaghetti, Marinara, Meatballs and Cheese for this family friendly meal.
Family Friendly Meals
Being parents, we know the value of having a great, kid friendly, meal in our culinary repertoire. From Taco Spaghetti to Bisquick Chicken Fingers, we love having some go-to recipes that are easy to eat, easy to prepare and that the kids will scarf down with no complaints!
Both of our kids LOVE spaghetti! But, lets face it, you’ve got to work in bath time after each meal because of the mess they make. But spaghetti night is always popular in our house. Who doesn’t love to scoop that buttery, toasted garlic bread in their spaghetti sauce at the end of the meal?
Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread
What if I told you there was an even better way to prepare this classic family meal? WIth this recipe for Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread, now you can get both the spaghetti and the garlic bread all in one bite! This carb loaded dish is easy to eat, so little hands and mouths won’t get too messy (we won’t guarantee this is TOTALLY mess free, at least not for MY kids!).
We lightly toast the Garlic Bread first, then load the spaghetti noodles, marinara sauce and meatballs on top. Finally, we toast the Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread in the oven until the cheese is all bubbly goodness. Ready to get started? Here is what you will need:
- 1 large loaf Italian bread
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 15 to 20 frozen meatballs
- 1 24-ounce jar pasta sauce
- 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Notes, Tips and Variations
- 2 DISHES, ONE PASTA– You may have leftover spaghetti. If you do, throw it in a tupperware and reheat for lunch tomorrow. Or, simply double the pasta, pasta sauce and meatballs and freeze for an easy dinner when you need it later!
- ADD SOME HEAT- I LOVE putting some red pepper flakes in my spaghetti. I didn’t do it on this recipe because my kids wouldn’t appreciate it. But if you’ve got some fiery taste buds in your family, go for it!
- SUB GROUND BEEF- Not a fan of meatballs? Brown some ground beef in a skillet, drain the grease and then add the pasta sauce and cooked spaghetti.
- WHAT PASTA SAUCE TO USE?- You may have noticed that we just say “pasta sauce”. It seems like there are endless possibilities when it comes to pasta sauce selection at grocery stores. Use any one that sounds good to you!
We hope you enjoy this recipe for Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread. Let me know how it turns out in the comments section!
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Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf Italian bread
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 15 to 20 frozen meatballs
- 1 24- ounce jar pasta sauce
- 8 ounces spaghetti cooked
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Place the loaf of Italian bread on a large baking sheet. Cut the top off the bread and use a sharp knife to create a well in the center of the loaf.
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Combine the butter and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush the mixture over the center and sides of the bread. Place the bread in the oven to toast for 10 minutes.
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While the bread is toasting, heat the meatballs and pasta sauce in a large skillet.
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When the meatballs are thawed, remove them from the skillet and add the cooked spaghetti. Toss to coat the spaghetti the sauce.
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Remove the bread from the oven and scoop the spaghetti into the well in the center. Top the spaghetti with the cooked meatballs. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the meatballs and pasta.
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Place the bread back in the oven and cook for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
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Garnish with parsley and slice the bread to serve
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