Description
Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls combine classic Italian spaghetti with crispy, buttery garlic bread bowls to create a fun, interactive, and flavorful meal perfect for family dinners or parties. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and fresh ingredients to deliver a unique handheld dining experience with plenty of customizations to suit any taste or dietary preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Bowls
- 4 sturdy round bread loaves (such as sourdough or country-style)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley or basil), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Spaghetti and Sauce
- 12 ounces spaghetti pasta
- 4 cups tomato-based sauce (marinara, meat sauce, or vegetable marinara)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for spicy version)
- Additional seasonings like salt and black pepper, to taste
Cheese and Garnishes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread Bowls: Carefully hollow out the center of each bread loaf, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell to hold the filling. Mix softened butter with minced garlic and chopped fresh herbs, then brush the inside of the bread bowls generously with the garlic butter mixture. Place them on a baking sheet and toast in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly. Toss the hot spaghetti with your chosen tomato sauce, making sure the pasta is well coated. Add optional red pepper flakes or other seasonings if desired for extra flavor.
- Fill the Bread Bowls: Once toasted, fill each garlic bread bowl generously with the sauced spaghetti. Pack the pasta well so each bite is flavorful and satisfying, but avoid overfilling to prevent spills.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Top each filled bread bowl with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Return the filled bowls to the oven and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh basil or parsley over the top. Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Choose sourdough or country-style round loaves as they hold up best without becoming soggy.
- Do not overfill the bread bowls to avoid messy spills while eating.
- Use fresh garlic and softened butter in the garlic butter for maximum flavor.
- Cook spaghetti al dente to maintain texture inside the bread bowls.
- Toast bread bowls before filling, then bake again after adding pasta to keep the crust crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl with spaghetti
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg