Stuffed Spaghetti Garlic Bread (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Bread

01 - 16 ounce Italian bread loaf
02 - Butter and garlic powder to taste

→ Meat Sauce

03 - 1 pound ground beef
04 - 1 pound ground sausage
05 - 16 ounces tomato sauce
06 - 6 ounces tomato paste
07 - 1 medium onion, diced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

→ Pasta & Cheese

09 - 7 ounces uncooked spaghetti
10 - 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
11 - 2/3 cup Mozzarella cheese, divided

→ Seasonings

12 - 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
13 - 1 teaspoon salt plus pinch
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 375°F. Cook spaghetti until al dente.
02 - Brown meats with onion, drain. Add tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer 5-8 minutes. Add pasta.
03 - Split loaf, hollow out centers. Brush with butter and garlic powder. Toast in oven.
04 - Fill bread halves with spaghetti mixture, top with cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden.

# Notes:

01 - Recipe makes extra filling
02 - Filling can be frozen
03 - Toast bread first to prevent sogginess