Dinner for 8

Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread

Name: Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread
Total time: 52 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 loaves french bread; 8 oz spaghetti; 1 lb italian sausage; olive oil if necessary; 1 cup onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tsp italian seasoning; 24 oz marinara sauce; 1/2 cup butter; 2 1/2 cloves garlic; 2 tsp italian seasoning; 2 cups mozzarella; 3 tbsp fresh parsley or basil

$7.26for 452 minServes 8

Garlic bread loaves hold saucy sausage spaghetti beneath melted mozzarella for a baked pasta dinner.

Photo: gonnawantseconds.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Bagels, 2$0.70 each typical	2	$1.40Typical price
	Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Italian, 1 lb$4.49/lb typical	1 lb	$4.49Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic, 0.75$0.75 each typical	0.75	$0.49Typical price
	Pasta sauce, 24 oz$0.10/oz typical	24 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.14Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.51

Swaps

Swap italian for chickenabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

52 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American High-protein Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.81 per serving$7.26 for 4

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Ingredients

2 loaves french bread
8 oz spaghetti
1 lb italian sausage
olive oil if necessary
1 cup onion
4 cloves garlic
2 tsp italian seasoning
24 oz marinara sauce
1/2 cup butter
2 1/2 cloves garlic
2 tsp italian seasoning
2 cups mozzarella
3 tbsp fresh parsley or basil

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and line a large baking sheet with foil.
Cook the spaghetti in salted water until tender, then drain it.
Cook the sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up the meat until it reaches 160 F.
Stir in the chopped garlic, Italian seasoning, and marinara sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Cut a deep pocket along each bread loaf, spread the spaghetti mixture inside, and place the loaves on the baking sheet.
Mix the butter with the remaining garlic and Italian seasoning, then spread it over the bread.
Top with mozzarella and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the cheese melts, then add the parsley or basil.

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