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Spaghetti Boats Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course, Pasta
  • Method: Baking, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

This Spaghetti Boats recipe is a fun and delicious twist on classic spaghetti and garlic bread. A hollowed-out loaf of French bread is filled with a hearty spaghetti and meat sauce, topped with melted cheese, and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles

Garlic Bread Boat:

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Brown Beef: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. In a skillet pan over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook and crumble the ground beef. Once the ground beef is no longer pink, drain the excess fat and grease from the pan.
  2. Make Sauce: Stir in the spaghetti sauce, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Reduce the heat to LOW and allow it to simmer while you cook the spaghetti noodles and prepare the bread boat.
  3. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions. When the pasta is done, drain it in a colander but do not rinse it. Add the cooked spaghetti noodles into the ground beef mixture and stir to combine everything together.
  4. Prepare Bread Boat: While the pasta is cooking, prepare the garlic bread boat. Cut a large oval around the top of your bread, leaving at least a ½-inch border around the edge. Remove the middle section of the bread so you end up with a boat.
  5. Toast Bread: Mix together the softened butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Spread it all over the inside of the bread boat. Place the garlic bread boat onto the prepared sheet pan and cook until toasted, about 5-8 minutes.
  6. Assemble and Bake: Fill the toasted garlic bread boat with the prepared spaghetti from the skillet pan. Top it with the shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Serve: Sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese, cut the spaghetti boat into large slices, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Pasta: Cook the pasta to al dente for a firmer texture or a couple of minutes longer for a softer pasta.
  • Bread: Be careful not to cut the bread too deep or wide, or it might not hold up to the spaghetti.
  • Cheese: You can use your favorite type of cheese for this recipe.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve with a side salad or your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 600kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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