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Dad and son cook for mom and daughter then this happens is a easy Italian recipe that serves 4. 620 calories per serving. Recipe by The Trench Family on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $7.35 total, $1.84 per serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti (dry, broken in half for easier pot fit)
- 1 tbsp Salt (for pasta water)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (optional, adds shine to pasta)
- 24 oz Marinara Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 piece Baguette (about 12‑inch long, sliced 1‑inch thick)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (grated, optional for topping)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with 6 quarts of water, add 1 tbsp salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Time: PT5M
Cook Spaghetti
Add the broken spaghetti to the boiling water, stir gently, and cook according to package directions (usually 9‑11 minutes) until al dente.
Time: PT10M
Heat Sauce
While the pasta cooks, pour the marinara sauce into a saucepan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of black pepper, and simmer over medium heat.
Time: PT5M
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Drain the spaghetti using a colander, return to the pot, and toss with the warmed sauce until evenly coated.
Time: PT2M
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a small mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
Time: PT3M
Assemble Garlic Bread
Slice the baguette diagonally into 1‑inch thick pieces, spread a generous layer of garlic butter on each slice, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
Time: PT4M
Bake Garlic Bread
Place the buttered baguette slices on a baking sheet and bake in a pre‑heated oven at 400°F for 8‑10 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 400°F
Serve
Plate the spaghetti, garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve the hot garlic bread on the side.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 18 g
- Carbohydrates
- 78 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 18, 2026








