Description
Spaghetti grilled cheese merges Italian comfort with American sandwich magic, creating a crispy, cheesy masterpiece. Melted mozzarella and pasta nestled between golden-brown bread will make you crave this playful culinary fusion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 slices soft Italian bread
- 4 ounces (113 grams) fresh mozzarella
- 1/2 cup bolognese sauce
Additional Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare a flavorful garlic and herb butter by blending softened butter with finely minced garlic and fresh chopped basil.
- Spread the aromatic butter generously on one side of each bread slice, creating a rich flavor foundation.
- Dust the buttered surface with grated Parmesan cheese, which will create a crispy, golden exterior when grilled.
- Cook angel hair pasta in boiling water until it reaches the perfect al dente texture, then drain thoroughly.
- Coat the cooked pasta completely with Bolognese sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly and richly dressed.
- Place one bread slice, buttered side down, on a clean cooking surface.
- Create a luxurious cheese layer by placing mozzarella slices as the first foundation of the sandwich.
- Carefully spread the saucy pasta mixture over the cheese, maintaining an even distribution.
- Add another layer of mozzarella to ensure maximum cheesy indulgence.
- Crown the sandwich with the second bread slice, keeping the buttered side facing upward.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low temperature to ensure gentle, even cooking.
- Grill the sandwich, pressing gently with a spatula, until both sides transform into a crisp, golden-brown exterior.
- Cover the skillet during cooking to help the cheese melt completely and create a perfectly gooey interior.
- Remove from heat when the bread is beautifully caramelized and the cheese has melted into a creamy consistency.
Notes
- Prevent pasta sticking by rinsing with cold water immediately after boiling, which stops the cooking process and prevents clumping.
- Use day-old bread for better grilling, as slightly dried bread creates a crispier exterior and absorbs less moisture from the sauce.
- Drain spaghetti thoroughly to avoid excess liquid making the sandwich soggy; pat pasta with paper towels for extra dryness.
- Select low-moisture mozzarella for optimal melting and to prevent water separation during grilling, ensuring a creamy cheese texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg