Supper on Italian Bread
Transform your dinner table with this hearty and irresistible Supper on Italian Bread, a quick and flavorful meal that combines the best of Italian-inspired comfort food. This recipe features a crusty Italian bread loaf toasted with olive oil and garlic, then loaded with a savory meat marinara sauce made from ground Italian sausage or beef. Topped with a lavish layer of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil, each bite bursts with rich, comforting flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it as a satisfying main course or an impressive party appetizer—either way, it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Keywords: Italian bread recipes, easy weeknight dinner, cheesy Italian bread, baked Italian dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Italian bread loaf
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound Ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1.5 cups Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise and place both halves, cut-side up, on a large baking sheet.
Brush the cut sides of the bread with olive oil, then spread the minced garlic evenly over the surface.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 5 minutes until lightly toasted. Remove and set aside.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground Italian sausage or ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the marinara sauce, mixing well. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Spoon the meat sauce mixture evenly over both halves of the toasted bread.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Return the bread to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil, salt, and black pepper.
Slice each bread half into portions and serve warm. Enjoy your Supper on Italian Bread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3767 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.0 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.6 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 534 mg | 178% | |
| Sodium | 9636 mg | 419% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.5 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 177.3 g | 355% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2105 mg | 162% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 1124 mg | 24% | |
*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.
