Cheesy Stuffed Italian Bread Boat (Print Format)
Hearty Italian bread loaded with cheesy meat sauce and baked until golden for a satisfying main dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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16-ounce Italian bread loaf
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound ground sausage
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16-ounce tomato sauce
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6-ounce tomato paste
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1 medium onion, diced
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7-ounce uncooked spaghetti
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½ cup Parmesan cheese, divided
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⅔ cup Mozzarella cheese, divided
→ Seasonings and additions
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Butter for brushing
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Garlic powder for sprinkles
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt, plus a pinch
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½ teaspoon minced garlic
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Boil the spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside.
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In a skillet, brown the ground beef and sausage along with the diced onion. Drain any excess fat, return to the skillet, and then add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-8 minutes.
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Mix the cooked pasta with the meat sauce and remove from heat.
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Slice the Italian bread loaf in half and hollow out each half. Brush the insides with butter and sprinkle with garlic powder, then lightly toast in the oven.
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Fill the hollowed bread halves with the meat sauce mixture. Top with half of the Parmesan cheese and half of the Mozzarella cheese.
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Bake the stuffed bread boat for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.