Spaghetti Garlic Bread Boats
A fun and indulgent twist on classic comfort food combining spaghetti and garlic bread into delicious boats filled with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of Garlic Bread
- 8 oz Spaghetti
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (optional)
- Fresh Basil or Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the garlic bread by slicing it in half lengthwise and spreading garlic butter on it.
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and toss with olive oil.
- Combine spaghetti with marinara sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff the garlic bread halves with the spaghetti mixture.
- Cheese the top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese if using.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or extra marinara for dipping. Feel free to customize with veggies or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: spaghetti, garlic bread, comfort food, Italian, easy recipe, crowd-pleaser