Spaghetti Sandwich
Transform your classic pasta night into something truly irresistible with this Spaghetti Sandwich recipe! Perfect for comfort food lovers, this creative twist combines savory spaghetti coated in rich marinara sauce with gooey melted mozzarella cheese – all nestled between crispy, buttery slices of Italian bread. Featuring the bold flavors of garlic, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning, this handheld masterpiece is a harmonious blend of pasta and sandwich traditions. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal option for easy weeknight dinners or an indulgent lunch. Serve it hot for maximum cheesiness and pair with a fresh salad or marinara dipping sauce to take this unique, crowd-pleasing dish to the next level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 0.333 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 slices Sliced Italian bread
- 2 tablespoons Butter, softened
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss well to coat it in the marinara sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.
Spread the softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of Italian bread. These will be the outer sides of the sandwich.
Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, onto a clean surface. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese onto the unbuttered sides of the bread.
Divide the prepared spaghetti evenly between the two slices of bread, layering it on top of the mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the spaghetti, then place the other two slices of bread on top, buttered side up.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Carefully place the sandwiches onto the skillet.
Cook the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, let them cool slightly, then cut them in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.8 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 177 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 4759 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.9 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.9 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1286 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
