Description
Loaded with melted mozzarella and savory Italian Bread Boat, this recipe promises a mouthwatering journey through rustic flavors. Cheese enthusiasts and comfort food lovers will delight in each gooey, herb-infused bite that transports you straight to a cozy Italian kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground sausage
Main Bread and Cheese:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) Italian bread loaf
- ½ cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese
- ⅔ cup (75 grams) Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) tomato sauce
- 6 ounces (170 grams) tomato paste
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 7 ounces (200 grams) uncooked spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon generous Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Butter
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F for optimal baking temperature.
- Cook spaghetti until perfectly tender, then drain thoroughly.
- In a skillet, combine beef and sausage with diced onions, cooking until meat browns completely. Eliminate excess grease.
- Incorporate tomato sauce, paste, aromatic seasonings, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into meat mixture. Allow flavors to meld by simmering for 6-7 minutes.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into meat sauce, ensuring even distribution.
- Slice bread lengthwise and carefully excavate inner bread, creating a hollow vessel.
- Brush bread’s interior with melted butter and dust with garlic powder. Lightly toast to enhance crispy texture.
- Generously fill bread cavities with prepared meat and pasta mixture.
- Lavishly sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheeses across the filled bread surfaces.
- Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese transforms into golden, bubbling perfection.
Notes
- Toast bread carefully to prevent burning, ensuring a crispy golden exterior while maintaining a soft interior.
- Try different cheese blends like mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan for enhanced flavor complexity.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat alternative to reduce fat content without compromising taste.
- Keep extra marinara sauce on side for dipping, allowing guests to customize their bread boat experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg