Spaghetti Grilled Cheese Melt
Crunchy bread hugs pasta and mozzarella with savory bolognese for an irresistible sandwich fusion.
Preparation Time 5 min
Cooking Time 10 min
Overall Time 15 min
Created By: Lily Chen
Category: Main Dishes
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Cuisine Type: Italian-American Fusion
Output: 1 Serves (1 sandwich)
Dietary Options: Vegetarian
Ingredients
→ Garlic Bread
- 01 2 slices soft Italian bread
- 02 1 tablespoon butter, softened to room temperature
- 03 ½ teaspoon fresh basil, finely chopped
- 04 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 05 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, finely grated
→ Filling
- 06 ½ cup prepared Bolognese sauce
- 07 1 cup angel hair pasta, cooked
- 08 6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Steps
Step 01
Mix the minced garlic, chopped basil and softened butter in a small bowl until well combined. Spread this mixture on one side of each bread slice. Sprinkle half a tablespoon of grated Parmesan on the buttered side of each slice, gently pressing it into the butter.
Step 02
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until just tender (al dente). Drain well.
Step 03
In a bowl, stir the hot drained pasta into the Bolognese sauce until evenly coated.
Step 04
Place one slice of bread butter-side down. Arrange 3 slices of mozzarella to cover the bread. Spoon the pasta mixture evenly over the cheese. Add the remaining mozzarella on top of the pasta. Close the sandwich with the second slice of bread, butter-side facing up.
Step 05
Heat a skillet over medium-low heat (no need to add oil or butter). Place the sandwich in the pan and cover with a lid. Cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Carefully flip the sandwich, cover again, and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
Tips
- This sandwich is perfect for using up leftover pasta and sauce from a previous meal.
- The key to a perfect grilled cheese is cooking it low and slow - this ensures the inside gets hot and melty without burning the bread.
- Fresh mozzarella works best for that authentic stretchy cheese pull.
Required Tools
- Small bowl
- Pot
- Skillet
- Lid
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