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Spaghetti Garlic Knot Sliders

A comforting baked casserole of spaghetti layered between garlic knot halves with pesto, pasta sauce and melted cheeses.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Sam's Choice Italia spaghetti broken into thirds
  • 2 packages Marketside Savory Garlic Knots halved horizontally
  • 1/3 cup Sam's Choice Italia traditional basil pesto
  • 24 oz Sam's Choice Italia roasted garlic pasta sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the broken spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • Slice each garlic knot horizontally to create a top and bottom half.
  • Arrange the bottom halves of the garlic knots in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of basil pesto across the bottoms of the garlic knots, spreading evenly.
  • Spread the cooked spaghetti over the pesto-layered knots, then pour the roasted garlic pasta sauce evenly over the pasta.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
  • Place the top halves of the garlic knots over the cheese in an even layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, until the knots are lightly browned and the cheese is melted.
  • Whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder and chopped parsley, then brush the mixture over the hot garlic knot tops.
  • Serve hot.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Brush or Spoon

Notes

  • Try adding 1/2 pound browned Italian sausage to the sauce to bulk up this dish.