Garlic Bread Spaghetti Boats

Garlic Bread Spaghetti Boats combine the comforting flavors of spaghetti with the delightful crunch of garlic bread. This inventive dish serves as a perfect fusion of Italian-American flavors, creating a fun and delicious main course that's sure to please adults and kids alike!
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Ingredients

🥩 1 lb ground beef
🍅 2 cups pasta sauce
💧 1 cup water
🌿 1 tablespoon Dan-O’s seasoning (or any preferred seasoning)
🧂 1 tablespoon Kinder’s all-purpose seasoning (or any preferred seasoning)
🍝 12 oz spaghetti noodles
🍞 2 Italian loaves of bread
🧄 1/2 cup garlic butter
🧀 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or your choice)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Meat Sauce:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb of ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Lower the heat, add 2 cups of pasta sauce and 1 cup of water, stirring to combine.
Season the sauce with 1 tablespoon each of Dan-O’s and Kinder’s all-purpose seasoning. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

2- Cook the Spaghetti:

While the sauce simmers, break the spaghetti noodles in half and add them to the sauce.
Cover and let the mixture simmer, occasionally stirring, until the spaghetti is tender and cooked, roughly 10-12 minutes.

3- Prepare the Bread Boats:

Preheat your oven’s broiler.
Slice each of the Italian loaves of bread in half lengthwise.
Hollow out some of the bread from the center, creating a ‘boat’.
Generously spread garlic butter inside each bread boat.

4- Assemble the Boats:

Fill each bread boat with the spaghetti and meat sauce mix.
Top with 1 cup shredded cheese, liberally covering the spaghetti.

5- Broil and Serve:

Place the filled bread boats on a baking sheet and broil in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing into portions and serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Calories: Approximately 650
Proteins: 35g
Fats: 25g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Equipment Needed: Large skillet, baking sheet