Spaghetti Bread
This Spaghetti Bread recipe is absolutely delicious and easy to make! It’s a fun twist on traditional spaghetti and works perfectly for family dinners or casual get-togethers.
The soft, golden bread stuffed with savory spaghetti and melted cheese creates the ultimate comfort food. Whether you’re cooking for picky eaters or looking to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Give it a try, and watch everyone go back for seconds!
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when time is short.
- Kids and adults alike will love the fun combination of spaghetti and bread in a single dish.
- You can prepare it ahead of time and bake it when you’re ready to serve. This is perfect for meal planning or entertaining!
🛒Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- lean ground beef
- spaghetti sauce
- sub rolls
- butter
- garlic powder
- spaghetti
- mozzarella cheese grated
- fresh parsley
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make This Spaghetti Bread
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Crumble the ground beef into a medium skillet, then cook over medium heat until fully browned. Add in the pasta sauce.
- Place the sub rolls cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic powder.
- Brush the garlic butter onto the cut side of each sub roll.
- Bake the sub rolls at 400F for 10 minutes or until they begin to brown on top. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and add the pasta sauce.
- Top the sub rolls with meat sauce, then spaghetti, and cheese.
- Bake the spaghetti bread at 400F for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
🥄 Equipment
This is the list of the equipment that you will need to make this Spaghetti Bread recipe:
- large baking sheet
- medium skillet
- small bowl
- Pastry brush
- large pot of water
🥫 Storage
Storage—The leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheating – To reheat, place the spaghetti bread on a baking sheet and bake at 350F for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Serve With Spaghetti
We love to pair this comfort food with a fresh green side salad, like this Copycat Chick-fil-A Kale Salad, and a sweet treat, like these Copycat Thin Mint Cookies or these Chocolate Dipped Strawberries.
💭 Tips
- For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a sprinkle of your favorite Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
- If you’re short on time, you can use pre-cooked pasta to save a few minutes during prep.
- Be sure to toast the sub rolls just enough so they stay crisp and don’t get soggy when layered with the sauce and spaghetti.
- Freshly grated cheese works best for a gooey, melty finish compared to pre-shredded cheese.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this spaghetti bread recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Of course! While sub rolls work great for this recipe, you can also use French bread, ciabatta rolls, or even a baguette. Just make sure to adjust the assembly and cooking time accordingly depending on the bread’s thickness.
Mozzarella is our go-to for a classic, melty topping. However, feel free to experiment with other cheeses like provolone, Parmesan, or even cheddar for a unique twist!
🍽 More Pasta Recipes
Do you enjoy pasta? If so, try these delicious recipes:
🧾Recipe Card
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Spaghetti Bread
Equipment
- large baking sheet
- medium skillet
- small bowl
- Pastry brush
- large pot of water
Ingredients
- 1- pound lean ground beef
- 48 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 4 sub rolls cut in half lengthwise
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese grated
- Parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Cover a large baking sheet (or two small baking sheets) with parchment paper; set aside.
- Crumble the ground beef into a medium skillet then cook over medium heat until fully browned.
- Drain off the excess fat.
- Add 2 cups of the spaghetti sauce to the ground beef and simmer the mixture on low while you complete the next steps of the recipe, stirring often.
- Place the sub rolls cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic powder.
- Brush the garlic butter onto the cut side of each sub roll.
- Bake the sub rolls at 400F for 10 minutes or until they begin to brown on top.
- While the sub rolls are baking, boil the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain off the water and return the spaghetti to the pot. Add the remaining spaghetti sauce and stir well.
- Top a sub roll with the meat sauce, a heap of spaghetti, and finish with mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat with each sub roll.
- Bake the spaghetti bread at 400F for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Top the spaghetti bread with fresh parsley for garnish if desired.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
This is absolute genius. I always serve spaghetti with garlic bread, so why not put them together? This was great!
I was skeptical at first, but WOW—this was so good! It’s like garlic bread and spaghetti had the most delicious baby.
As a big fan of carbs, this was a tasty twist!
This recipe was fantastic! It was easy to prepare and the entire family loved it. I can’t wait to make it again…YUM!!!