Cheesy Stuffed Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread
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1 loaf of Italian bread, 16 ounces
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Garlic powder and butter, to your liking
→ Meat Sauce
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 pound of sausage, ground
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6 ounces of tomato paste
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16 ounces of tomato sauce
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1 pound of ground beef
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1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic
→ Pasta & Cheese
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2/3 cup of Mozzarella, set aside in portions
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, split in two
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7 ounces of spaghetti, uncooked
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon plus a dash of salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon of Italian herbs
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F. Boil spaghetti until tender but firm.
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Sauté onion and ground meats together. Drain grease, then stir in paste, tomato sauce, and seasonings. Simmer for several minutes. Mix in cooked pasta.
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Cut the bread in half lengthwise. Remove some of the inside. Coat it with garlic butter, then bake briefly to make it crisp.
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Pack each bread half with the pasta mix. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake until bubbly and browned, about 15-20 minutes.
# Notes:
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Extra filling is included in case you need more
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You can freeze the filling for later
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Toast the bread first so it doesn’t get soggy