Easy Spaghetti Cheese Sliders (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Sliders

01 - 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
02 - 170g dried spaghetti
03 - 360ml marinara or pasta sauce
04 - 170g shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 50g grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 15ml olive oil
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ For the Garlic Butter Topping

09 - 45g unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
12 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Pinch of salt

# Instructions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just al dente, approximately 1–2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and toss with olive oil and marinara sauce. Stir in 60g mozzarella and 15g Parmesan cheese until evenly coated. Set aside.
02 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Slice the slider buns horizontally, keeping the tops and bottoms intact. Arrange the bottom halves in a greased or parchment-lined 23x33cm baking dish.
03 - Evenly spread the spaghetti mixture over the bottom half of the buns. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Place the top halves of the buns over the filling.
04 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, and a pinch of salt. Brush the mixture generously over the tops of the slider buns. Sprinkle with the extra Parmesan cheese.
05 - Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 7–10 minutes until the tops are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
06 - Allow sliders to cool slightly before slicing into portions. Serve warm, with additional marinara sauce on the side for dipping if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage to the spaghetti for a heartier variation.
02 - For enhanced flavour, substitute garlic knots for the slider buns.
03 - Other cheeses such as provolone, cheddar, or an Italian cheese blend can replace mozzarella.
04 - Store leftover sliders refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat in oven at 175°C for best texture.

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