Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls
A fun and comforting twist on spaghetti, served in crispy garlic bread bowls filled with saucy noodles and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
For the bread bowls
- 4 pieces Bread rolls or small round loaves (Choose sturdy options like mini boules or large sandwich rolls.)
For the spaghetti
- 8-10 ounces Spaghetti (Cooked in salted water.)
- 2-3 cups Marinara sauce (Or your favorite jarred sauce.)
- 4 tablespoons Butter (Softened.)
- 3-5 cloves Garlic (Minced (or 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic paste).)
- 1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- 1 handful Parmesan cheese (Plus more for serving.)
- 1-2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and black pepper (To taste.)
- Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil, or parsley
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the spaghetti in salted water until just tender, then drain.
- Warm the marinara sauce in a pan and toss the drained spaghetti in it to coat.
- Cut a circle off the top of each bread roll and gently hollow them out, leaving about a half inch of bread.
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and some Parmesan. Brush this mixture generously inside the bread bowls and on the tops.
Assembly and Baking
- Place hollowed bread bowls on a baking sheet and bake empty for about 8 minutes.
- Add a small handful of mozzarella into the bottom of each bowl.
- Spoon the saucy spaghetti into each bowl.
- Top with more mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
- Place the tops of the bread on the side of the pan to toast as well.
- Bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden.
- Optional: Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for extra browning, making sure to watch closely to prevent burning.
Notes
For best results, toast the bowls before filling with spaghetti. Store leftovers in foil and refrigerate, then reheat in the oven.
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