Supper on Italian Bread
Transform your dinner table with this hearty and irresistible Supper on Italian Bread, a quick and flavorful meal that combines the best of Italian-inspired comfort food. This recipe features a crusty Italian bread loaf toasted with olive oil and garlic, then loaded with a savory meat marinara sauce made from ground Italian sausage or beef. Topped with a lavish layer of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil, each bite bursts with rich, comforting flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it as a satisfying main course or an impressive party appetizer—either way, it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Keywords: Italian bread recipes, easy weeknight dinner, cheesy Italian bread, baked Italian dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 whole Italian bread loaf
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound Ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1.5 cups Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Slice the Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise and place both halves, cut-side up, on a large baking sheet.
Step 3
Brush the cut sides of the bread with olive oil, then spread the minced garlic evenly over the surface.
Step 4
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 5 minutes until lightly toasted. Remove and set aside.
Step 5
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground Italian sausage or ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the marinara sauce, mixing well. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Step 7
Spoon the meat sauce mixture evenly over both halves of the toasted bread.
Step 8
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Step 9
Return the bread to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil, salt, and black pepper.
Step 11
Slice each bread half into portions and serve warm. Enjoy your Supper on Italian Bread!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1255.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3766.8 |
| Total Fat 212.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 81.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 533.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9636.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 282.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.0g | |
| Protein 177.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2105.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1124.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories