Cheesy Spaghetti Garlic Bread
Creamy, comforting, and delightfully cheesy — Cheesy Spaghetti Garlic Bread is the weeknight magic you didn’t know you needed.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread halved lengthwise
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti noodles cooled slightly
- 1 cup marinara sauce warmed
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning dried or homemade blend
- to taste fresh parsley chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and position a rack in the center.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir until well blended.
- Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise so you have two long bread halves. Place them cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut surface of each bread half. Be generous near the edges for extra crispness.
- Bake the bread halves in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, just until the edges start to crisp and the surface is lightly golden.
- While the bread toasts, place the cooked spaghetti in a medium bowl and add the marinara sauce. Stir until the noodles are evenly coated.
- Spoon the saucy spaghetti onto each toasted bread half, spreading it out in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella generously over the spaghetti, covering the surface.
- Return the loaded bread to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and starting to brown in spots.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, slice into portions, and serve warm.
Notes
Use day-old or slightly firm bread for best results. Shred your own mozzarella for better melting.