Best Garlic Bread Lasagna

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What tastes more delicious than cheesy lasagna served with a side of garlic bread? You will know the answer after you have tried my lasagna garlic bread, which is lasagna baked in the center of a French bread loaf!

Delicious lasagna garlic bread on a cutting board.

Lasagna is an Italian dish full of savory goodness that is typically served with French bread and lots of garlic butter.

However, my lasagna garlic bread is a twist on that popular meal, and my family just loves it!

Serve it at your next holiday party, or as a main dish for supper; it’s really yummy for leftovers the next day as well!

This recipe requires you to use al dente lasagna noodles, and you can find out how to cook al dente noodles here; I also have a delicious no-boil lasagna recipe which is convenient if you are short on time but still want lasagna!

What is Garlic Bread Lasagna?

This pasta dish often becomes a go-to meal because it is so delicious, but also very filling, and can serve a lot of people.

Traditional lasagna is a one-pot dish that consists of layers of lasagna noodles, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and herbs.

Lasagna garlic bread is lasagna noodles, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese all layered inside of hollowed out bread loaves and baked to a golden brown bubbly goodness!

Serve with a fresh green salad and you will have a wholesome and filling meal that your whole family will look forward to!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s a great recipe that you can prepare up to 4 days in advance before you actually need to bake it!
You can adapt this recipe using your favorite pasta sauce, homemade sauce, choice of ground meat, and whatever cheeses you have on hand.
You can use dried Italian seasoning or fresh ingredients from your garden!
Every bite is scrumptious with the blends of the sauce, layers of mozzarella, meat, noodles, and the best garlic bread flavor!

Tell Me About Garlic Bread Lasagna

Taste- Every bite is a burst of savory, cheesy, buttery, garlicky goodness!
Texture- It’s gooey and soft, with fine pieces of meat and chewy bread.
Ease- There are several steps involved: brown ground beef, hollow out the bread, boil the noodles, then add the layers of cheese, meat, and noodles inside the bread.
Time- Plan on 30 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of baking.

Ingredients for pasta and bread on a white counter.

Ingredients for Garlic Bread Lasagna

French Bread Loaves- French bread and lasagna perfectly complement each other.
Lasagna Noodle Sheets- Lasagna wouldn’t be lasagna without the noodle sheets!
Ground Beef- You will brown the ground beef before baking.
Pasta Sauce- Use an entire jar of spaghetti sauce or the equivalent amount of homemade sauce.
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese- Melted mozzarella makes the recipe the best!
Italian Seasoning- Italian seasoning is what elevates the flavor of the recipe.
Dried Parsley- Parsley has an herbal, earthy, almost peppery flavor.
Black Pepper- Pepper tastes good on everything!
Melted Butter- The melted butter is combined with the garlic powder, then you brush dough with the mixture.
Garlic Powder- Because garlic tastes better on everything!

Make Garlic Bread Lasagna in 3 Easy Steps

Prepare the bread- While the oven preheats, hollow out the center of the top of the bread. In a small bowl prepare the garlic butter. After you melt butter and add garlic, brush the inside of your bread loaves with the garlic butter.
Layer the lasagna ingredients- Layer the lasagna noodles inside the bread. Then combine the ground beef, pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, and black pepper in a medium bowl and mix. Then layer this mixture on top of the lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of cheese. Keep. repeating the layers until the bread is stuffed full with lasagna goodness!
Bake- Bake the lasagna garlic bread on a baking sheet for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly. Enjoy!

Variations for Garlic Bread Lasagna

Italian Sausage- Italian sausage is spicier than ground beef and a great substitute if you do not have ground beef.
Ricotta Cheese- Lasagna recipes often call for a mixture of ricotta cheese and mozzarella, which makes the cheese mixture very creamy.
Parmesan Cheese- Parmesan adds a nutty, bold, sharp taste to the recipe.
Cream Cheese- Cream cheese can be mixed with the mozzarella for extra creaminess and flavor.

Tips for the Best Garlic Bread Lasagna

Make sure that when you hollow out the bread loaves, that you leave enough bread at the bottom of the loaf so that it can hold the weight of the lasagna ingredients.
Make sure you place parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent messes while the lasagna garlic bread cooks.
Using store-bought sauce saves a lot of time rather than making homemade sauce.
If you suddenly have extra mouths to feed, or need an appetizer, you can slice the lasagna garlic bread into smaller servings.
You will want to cook the lasagna noodles al dente so that they will be perfectly cooked, and not overcooked, after baking.

How Do You Store Leftover Garlic Bread Lasagna?

After the lasagna garlic bread is cooled, you can store it in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

How Do You Reheat Garlic Bread Lasagna?

You can reheat leftover lasagna garlic bread in the oven at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make garlic bread lasagna ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it up to 4 days ahead of time. Do not bake it and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

Can you freeze garlic bread lasagna?

Yes, you can make it but do not bake it before freezing. Then place the loaves on a baking pan and place in the freezer until almost frozen. Then place them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. You can put it right from the freezer into the oven when you’re ready to bake it.