Here’s a complete meal recipe for Spaghetti with Stuffed Mozzarella Garlic Bread—perfectly comforting and cheesy 🍝🧄🧀
🍝 Spaghetti
⏱ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 15–20 minutes
- Total: 25–30 minutes
🍽 Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 400 g ground beef or chicken (optional)
- 1 can (400 g) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
- Drain and toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Make Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a pan.
- Sauté garlic and onion until soft.
- Add ground meat (if using) and cook until browned.
- Pour in tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 10–15 minutes.
- Combine
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan and fresh basil.
🥖 Stuffed Mozzarella Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 baguette or Italian bread
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- 180°C (350°F)
- Prepare Bread
- Slice bread lengthwise, without cutting all the way through.
- Mix butter, garlic, parsley, and chili flakes.
- Spread mixture on both halves.
- Stuff with Cheese
- Place shredded mozzarella between the halves.
- Press gently to secure.
- Bake
- Wrap in foil and bake 10–12 minutes.
- Optional: Unwrap last 2–3 minutes for a golden crust.
- Serve
- Slice and serve warm alongside spaghetti.
🌟 Tips
- Use fresh mozzarella for extra gooeyness.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over garlic bread before baking for added flavor.
- Add spinach or mushrooms to spaghetti sauce for a veggie boost.
