Description
Spaghetti Garlic Bread is a comforting and easy-to-make meal combining perfectly cooked al dente spaghetti with flavorful garlic butter toasted bread. This recipe features a simple garlic butter spread seasoned with parsley, salt, and pepper, melted over sliced baguette or Italian bread, optionally topped with Parmesan cheese, and baked until golden and crispy. Paired with your favorite pasta sauce, this dish is a perfect combination for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 pound spaghetti
Garlic Butter Spread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Other
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 baguette or Italian bread, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the Bread: Slice the baguette or Italian bread in half lengthwise. Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over each half.
- Add Cheese (Optional): If desired, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered bread for an extra layer of flavor.
- Bake the Garlic Bread: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Combine Spaghetti and Sauce: If you’re serving spaghetti with sauce, heat your favorite pasta sauce in a saucepan. Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Once the garlic bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and slice it into individual pieces.
- Plate the Dish: Serve the spaghetti on plates alongside the slices of garlic bread.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for a more pronounced flavor in the garlic butter mixture.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a rich, savory touch to the garlic bread.
- For a crispier garlic bread, you can broil the bread for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Customize your spaghetti sauce to your liking, whether marinara, Bolognese, or simple olive oil with herbs.
- Store leftover garlic bread in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to retain crispness.
