Lasagna Stuffed Bread
This was so delicious! Next time, I plan to add melted butter with garlic seasoning to the bread before baking it, but everything else was perfect! The bread was crispy, the sauce 🤌🏼 and the ricotta mixture is 10/10. Highly recommend.
Note: the meat sauce recipe is included in the lasagna soup recipe I posted. I only needed half for the soup so this was saved to make this recipe! You can also just use store bought sauce to make this recipe even easier!
Ingredients
Meat sauce
16 oz. Ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 Tbsp parsley
1/2 cup Parmesan
1 cup Mozzarella
Bread loaf
1. Pull the insides out of the bread and bake it for about 10 minutes at 350°. This will make the bread crispy and help it from becoming soggy once you put the other ingredients in.
2. In a mixing bowl add your ricotta, egg, parsley, 1/4 Parmesan and 1/4 mozzarella. Mix well.
3. Time to layer! In the bread, spread a layer of meat sauce, then noodles, ricotta mixture, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese. Repeat this process until you fill the bread, but end with meat sauce and then top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
4. Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let rest for about 5 minutes then slice.
5. Serve with a small side salad. Enjoy!
I've tried this lasagna stuffed bread recipe multiple times, and adding a layer of melted butter with garlic seasoning to the bread before baking really elevates the flavor and texture. This step creates an even crispier and more flavorful crust, which perfectly balances the rich, cheesy filling inside. One key tip I've learned is to ensure the bread loaf is hollowed out sufficiently but leaves a sturdy shell to hold all the layers of meat sauce, ricotta mixture, noodles, and cheese. Baking the bread initially at 350° for 10 minutes is essential; it prevents sogginess and gives a satisfying crunch. For the ricotta mixture, mixing in an egg, parsley, and some Parmesan and mozzarella not only adds flavor but also helps the filling set nicely when baked. Using a rich meat sauce, whether homemade like from leftover lasagna soup or a quality jarred version, enhances the dish's heartiness. Layering is fun and forgiving—you can customize the amount of noodles or cheese to suit your preferences. Toasting the assembled bread in the oven until the cheese melts and bubbles brings everything together wonderfully. Serving this with a fresh, light side salad helps balance the indulgence, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Overall, this recipe combines the comforting flavors of classic lasagna with the convenience of a handheld, shareable bread loaf, making it a new favorite in my recipe collection.
That looks yummy