Stuffed Italian Bread Boat (Print Version)
Golden baked Italian bread filled with meat and cheesy sauce, making it a hearty and satisfying dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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1 pound sausage, ground
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1 loaf of Italian bread, 16 ounces
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1 pound ground beef
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7 ounces of dry spaghetti
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1 medium onion, chopped
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6 ounces of tomato paste
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16 ounces of tomato sauce
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⅔ cup of shredded Mozzarella (divided)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (split)
→ Seasonings and additions
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½ teaspoon minced garlic
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½ teaspoon black pepper, ground
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1 teaspoon salt, divided
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Garlic powder for sprinkling
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Butter for brushing
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1 tablespoon of Italian herbs seasoning
# Steps:
01 -
Set the oven to 375°F to warm up.
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Cook the spaghetti in boiling water until it's firm to the bite. Drain well, then leave aside.
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Brown the sausage and beef with the diced onion in a skillet. Drain the grease, return to heat, and add tomato paste, tomato sauce, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5-8 minutes.
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Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce, then turn off the heat.
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Cut the bread loaf in half and scoop out the middle. Brush the inside with butter, sprinkle with garlic powder, and toast lightly in the oven.
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Stuff the hollowed bread with the meat and pasta mix. Sprinkle with part of the Parmesan and Mozzarella.
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Pop the bread in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese bubbles and is golden.