Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread

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This spaghetti stuffed garlic bread is Italian bistro night at home! Crispy bread boats filled with cheesy spaghetti and meat sauce - the ultimate comfort food!
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Updated on Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:57:47 GMT
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This crazy idea happened when I was trying to figure out what to make for my family that would feel special but not require me to cook two separate things. My kids love spaghetti and my husband is obsessed with garlic bread, so I thought, what if I just combined them? I had this vision of hollowing out a loaf of bread and stuffing it with spaghetti, but I wasn't sure if it would actually work or just be a disaster. Turns out, it's basically like making edible bowls out of garlic bread that you fill with the most amazing meat sauce and pasta. Every bite gives you crispy, buttery bread with creamy, cheesy spaghetti that somehow tastes better together than separately.

My neighbor saw me making this through the kitchen window and came over to ask what I was doing because it looked so interesting. When I served it at our next family dinner, my brother-in-law kept taking pictures because he wanted to show his wife "this crazy thing" I made. Even my teenage daughter, who usually just picks at dinner, ate almost an entire half and said it was "actually really cool."

Master Your Ingredients

  • Italian bread loaf: You need a good, crusty loaf that can hold up to being hollowed out and stuffed.
  • Hearty meat sauce: Ground beef and sausage create this rich, flavorful base for the pasta.
  • Al dente spaghetti: Cooked just until tender because it gets more cooking time in the bread.
  • Two kinds of cheese: Parmesan for flavor and mozzarella for that perfect melty top.
  • Garlic butter: Because what's stuffed garlic bread without plenty of garlic and butter?
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Step-by-Step Instructions

Initial Preparation:
Cook your **spaghetti** until it's **al dente**, then drain and set aside. While the pasta cooks, brown the **ground beef and sausage** with diced onion in a large skillet. Once the meat is cooked through, drain the fat and add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and all the seasonings. Let it simmer for about 5 to 8 minutes, then mix in the cooked spaghetti. This prepares your flavorful filling.
The Art of Assembly:
Cut your **Italian bread loaf** in half lengthwise and carefully hollow out each half, leaving about an inch of bread around the sides and bottom. You want to create deep bowls that can hold plenty of spaghetti. Brush the inside and edges with butter and sprinkle with garlic powder, then toast in the oven until golden. This crucial step prevents soggy bread. Fill each toasted bread bowl completely with the spaghetti and meat sauce mixture. Don't be shy about packing it in, because that's what makes this so satisfying. You'll probably have leftover sauce, which is perfect for another meal or making a third bread boat.
Perfect Baking Technique:
Divide your **Parmesan and mozzarella** between the two stuffed loaves, sprinkling it evenly over the top. The cheese will melt and get golden, creating this beautiful finishing touch that makes it look restaurant-quality. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown. The bread should be crispy on the outside but still tender where it meets the spaghetti filling.

I learned about toasting the bread first after my initial attempt got soggy and fell apart. Now I always make sure the bread is golden and crispy before adding the filling. Also, I used to be too gentle when hollowing out the bread, but you really need deep bowls to make this work properly.

Creative Variations

Try different meat combinations like **all sausage or adding some pepperoni** for pizza flavors. You could make it vegetarian by using **mushrooms and bell peppers** instead of meat. Different cheeses like **provolone or Romano** create interesting flavor variations. I've also seen people add **spinach or other vegetables** to the sauce.

Storage Solutions

This is best eaten fresh and hot, but leftovers can be wrapped and refrigerated for a day or two. Reheat in the oven wrapped in foil to keep the bread from getting too hard. The leftover spaghetti sauce freezes beautifully for quick future meals or making more bread boats.

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This spaghetti stuffed garlic bread has become our special occasion dinner because it takes familiar comfort foods and turns them into something that feels like a celebration. It proves that sometimes the craziest ideas turn out to be the most memorable meals. Every time I make it, people are amazed that something so impressive is really just spaghetti and garlic bread combined in a creative way. It's become one of those recipes that makes people think I'm way more creative in the kitchen than I actually am.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What do I do with the leftover spaghetti?
You'll have extra spaghetti and meat sauce! You can freeze it for another meal, make a third bread boat with another loaf, or just serve it as regular spaghetti on the side.
→ How do I hollow out the bread without breaking it?
Use a sharp bread knife and work carefully. Cut around the edges first, then scoop out the center bread. Leave about 1/2 inch of bread on all sides for structure.
→ Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prepare the spaghetti mixture ahead and store it in the fridge. Hollow out the bread and assemble just before baking for the best texture.
→ What if I don't want to use both beef and sausage?
You can use 2 pounds of just ground beef or just Italian sausage. The combination gives great flavor, but either one alone will work fine.
→ How do I prevent the bread from getting soggy?
Make sure to toast the hollowed bread first with butter and garlic powder. This creates a barrier that helps prevent the bread from getting soggy from the sauce.

Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread

Crispy garlic bread hollowed out and stuffed with homemade spaghetti, beef and sausage meat sauce, and topped with melted cheese.

Prep Time
25 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes

Category: Hearty Mains

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Italian-American

Yield: 4 Servings (2 stuffed bread loaves)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

→ Bread

01 16 ounce Italian bread loaf
02 Butter & garlic powder for bread

→ Meat Sauce

03 1 pound ground beef
04 1 pound ground sausage
05 16 ounce tomato sauce
06 6 ounce tomato paste
07 1 medium onion, diced

→ Pasta & Cheese

08 7 ounce uncooked spaghetti
09 ½ cup Parmesan cheese, divided in half
10 ⅔ cup mozzarella cheese, divided in half

→ Seasonings

11 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, generous
12 1 teaspoon salt + a pinch
13 ½ teaspoon minced garlic
14 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large saucepan, boil spaghetti until al dente. Remove from heat and drain.

Step 02

While pasta is cooking, brown beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion while browning meat. When brown, drain excess fat and return to skillet. Add tomato sauce, paste, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer for 5-8 minutes. Add cooked pasta, mix well, and remove from heat.

Step 03

While meat sauce is simmering, cut the Italian bread loaf in half using a bread knife. Carve out the middle of each half to create large hollows. Brush insides with butter and sprinkle with garlic powder. Toast in oven until lightly golden.

Step 04

When bread is toasted, spoon the prepared spaghetti and meat sauce into the hollow of each half, filling completely. Top with cheeses - half of each cheese for each loaf.

Step 05

Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Remove from oven and gently cut with a bread knife to serve.

Notes

  1. This easy, baked spaghetti stuffed garlic bread makes a great family dinner that turns dinner time into Italian bistro night!
  2. Crisp garlic bread stuffed with homemade, cheesy spaghetti made with beef and sausage meat sauce.
  3. You will have spaghetti and meat sauce left over - you can freeze this for later or make a third garlic bread boat.
  4. Make sure to carve out enough bread to create substantial hollows for stuffing.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • Bread knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Colander

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains gluten (Italian bread and spaghetti)
  • Contains dairy (butter, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese)
  • May contain eggs (check bread ingredients)
  • May contain soy (check sausage ingredients)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 685
  • Total Fat: 32 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 52 g
  • Protein: 48 g