Spaghetti Boats

For the Spaghetti Boats

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• Using a sharp knife, cut a wide and deep “V” along the top of each loaf of bread, making sure to leave the bottom and sides intact.
• Carefully remove the “lid” trying to keep it intact. Place the “boats” and the “lids” on the prepared pan.
• In a small bowl, mix together garlic butter ingredients.
• Using a pastry brush, coat the insides of the boats and the lids liberally with the garlic butter mixture.
• Add half of the mozzarella cheese to the insides of the boats and overtop of the lids. Bake for 5-7 minutes or just until the cheese starts to melt and the edges start to brown.
• Coat the warmed spaghetti with 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Evenly divide pasta between the two boats. Add remaining ½ cup of sauce on top of pasta to prevent drying out when baking.
• Add the remaining mozzarella on top and bake 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted, and the bread is toasty.
• Remove from oven and cut each loaf into 3 large pieces. Garnish with parmesan cheese, if desired. Served spaghetti boats with cheesy garlic bread lids.