Spaghetti Grilled Cheese
A delicious combination of grilled cheese and spaghetti, served with marinara sauce for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Tomato Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1-2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup water (as needed) For sauce consistency
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced For freshness
- 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan Plus more for topping
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried spaghetti
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 slices mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices sturdy sandwich bread (Sourdough is recommended)
Instructions
Prepare the Tomato Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion until light golden.
- Add crushed garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and adjust consistency with water.
- Sprinkle in salt, cover, and let simmer on low for about one hour.
- Stir in fresh basil before removing from heat.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of sauce for dipping.
Cook the Spaghetti
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain spaghetti and toss with half the tomato sauce and freshly grated Parmesan.
Set Up Your Sandwiches
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread sauced spaghetti evenly on it.
- Sprinkle additional Parmesan on top.
Create the Garlic Butter Spread
- Whisk melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Assemble Your Spaghetti Grilled Cheese
- Cut spaghetti into sections fitting between slices of bread.
- Brush one side of a slice of bread with garlic butter and add a layer of mozzarella.
- Add a piece of spaghetti mixture and top with more mozzarella before placing another slice of bread on top.
- Brush the exterior with garlic butter.
Cook Your Sandwiches
- Heat a skillet over medium-low and place assembled sandwiches in the pan.
- Cover with a lid and cook until bread is golden and crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the sandwiches and repeat until both sides are browned and cheese is melted.
Serve These Happy Bites
- Slice the sandwiches for serving.
- Dip in reserved marinara sauce before serving.
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Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust cooking times and bread types as necessary.