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Irresistible Cheesy Spaghetti Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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A cozy and indulgent grilled cheese sandwich filled with cheesy spaghetti tossed in tomato sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal using leftover pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked spaghetti (about 200g), preferably al dente and tossed with a bit of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup marinara or tomato pasta sauce (120ml), homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (50g)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (10g)
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter (30g), for spreading on bread
  • 2 large slices bread (sturdy white, sourdough, or whole wheat)
  • Optional extras: fresh basil leaves, red pepper flakes, cooked bacon bits

Instructions

  1. Prepare the spaghetti filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan. Toss gently until cheese melts slightly and mixture is evenly coated but not soupy.
  2. Butter the bread: Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice; this will be the outside of the sandwich.
  3. Assemble the sandwich: Place one slice of bread, butter side down, on a plate. Spoon half of the cheesy spaghetti mixture evenly over the bread, leaving a small border. Add optional basil or bacon bits if using. Top with the second bread slice, butter side up.
  4. Grill the sandwich: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place sandwich in pan and cook slowly for 4-5 minutes until bottom is golden brown. Flip gently and press lightly with spatula. Cook another 3-4 minutes until other side is golden and cheese is gooey inside.
  5. Rest and serve: Remove sandwich from pan and let rest for 1-2 minutes to set filling. Cut diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

Cook on medium-low heat to melt cheese without burning bread. Don’t overload spaghetti filling to avoid sogginess. Butter bread generously for a golden crust. Optionally cover pan loosely with foil if browning too fast. Variations include adding red pepper flakes, sautéed veggies, or meat. Gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions available.

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Keywords: grilled cheese, spaghetti, cheesy sandwich, comfort food, leftover pasta, quick meal, easy recipe

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