Description

This Spaghetti Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food mashup, combining the hearty flavors of spaghetti bolognese with the classic, gooey goodness of a grilled cheese sandwich. Soft Italian bread is slathered with a flavorful garlic basil butter, sprinkled with Parmesan, and filled with layers of fresh mozzarella and angel hair pasta coated in rich bolognese sauce. The result is a sandwich that’s crispy on the outside, melty and cheesy on the inside, with a deliciously savory pasta filling that will satisfy any craving for comfort food.

Ingredients

Scale

2 slices soft Italian Bread
1 tablespoon Butter at room temp
1/2 teaspoon Basil
2 cloves Garlic
1 tablespoon Finely Grated Parmesan
1/2 cup Bolognese Sauce
1 cup Angel Hair Pasta

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the garlic, basil, and butter together. Then spread this on one side of each slice of the soft Italian bread. Next spread 1/2 tablespoon of the finely grated Parmesan on buttered side of each slice of bread, lightly pressing it into the butter.
Bring a pot of salt water to a bowl, add the angel hair pasta, and cook until al dente, and drain.
Stir the cooked angel hair into 1/2 cup of the bolognese sauce.
Lay a piece of the buttered garlic bread down, buttered side facing down. Top with 3 slices of the fresh mozzarella, arranging it so it covers the bread. Spread the bolognese covered angel hair over the mozzarella, and top with another layer of mozzarella. Add the second slice of bread on top, buttered side facing up.
Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add the sandwich and cover the skillet. There is no need to grease the pan. The key here is to go low and slow with heat, and not to move the sandwich. After 5-6 minutes the first side of the sandwich should be golden brown, carefully flip the sandwich, and cover the pan again. Toast the second side of the sandwich and serve immediately.

Notes

Bread Options: While soft Italian bread is ideal, you can experiment with sourdough, ciabatta, or whole wheat bread depending on your preference. Just ensure the bread is sturdy enough to hold the filling but soft enough to absorb the flavors.
Make-Ahead Tips: You can prepare the pasta and bolognese sauce ahead of time. Store them in the refrigerator and assemble the sandwich just before cooking for the best results.
Cheese Substitutions: If you want to switch things up, try using cheddar, provolone, or gouda instead of mozzarella. Each cheese will give the sandwich a unique flavor.
Vegetarian Version: For a meatless option, substitute the bolognese with marinara sauce and consider adding sautéed vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
Reheating: To maintain the sandwich’s crispy texture, reheat leftovers in an oven or toaster oven rather than a microwave.