Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
4 unit

Hot Dog Bread

Slit horizontally

200 g

Spaghetti Pasta

Cooked al dente

0.5 cup

Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

0.25 cup

Mozzarella cheese

Shredded

0.25 cup

Cheddar cheese

Shredded

2 tbsp

Garlic Butter

Softened

2 cloves

Garlic

Grated

2 tbsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 pinch

Salt

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare tomato basil pasta sauce (store-bought or homemade).

Step 2
~3 min

Cook spaghetti pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.

Step 3
~3 min

Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

Step 4
~3 min

Drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 5
~3 min

Sauté grated garlic in olive oil in a pan.

Step 6
~3 min

Add cooked spaghetti and tomato basil pasta sauce to the pan and stir well.

Step 7
~3 min

Slit hot dog bread horizontally and spread with garlic butter.

Step 8
~3 min

Toast bread halves on a griddle until golden brown and crisp.

Step 9
~3 min

Combine cheddar and mozzarella cheese in a bowl.

Step 10
~3 min

Place spaghetti on the lower half of the bread.

Step 11
~3 min

Top with cheese.

Step 12
~3 min

Cover with the other half of the bread.

Step 13
~3 min

Microwave for 1 minute to melt the cheese.

Step 14
~3 min

Serve warm.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add some cooked vegetables to the spaghetti for extra nutrients.

Use different types of cheese for a more complex flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pasta sauce can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pair with French Onion Soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

French Onion Soup
Side Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Continental

Cultural Significance

Popular comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Casual
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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