Description
Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls are a comforting and hearty meal combining classic spaghetti with the delightful experience of eating it from a crispy, garlicky bread bowl. This dish is fun, interactive, and minimizes dish duty, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti or your preferred pasta shape
- 4 large round loaves of crusty bread (such as sourdough, Italian round, or country white)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic bread)
- 1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Simmer for at least 30 minutes
- While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice off the tops of the bread loaves and hollow out the insides, leaving a 1-inch thick shell
- Melt butter and stir in minced garlic and Parmesan. Brush inside and rim of bread bowls with garlic butter
- Place bread bowls on a baking sheet. Fill each bowl with spaghetti and pour marinara sauce over it. Sprinkle mozzarella on top
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until bread is golden and cheese is bubbly
Notes
Make sure to leave a sturdy 1-inch thick wall when hollowing out the bread to prevent sogginess.
Cooking spaghetti al dente is crucial, as it will continue to cook in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 750-850 kcal
- Sugar: 10-15 g
- Sodium: 1100-1300 mg
- Fat: 30-38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15-20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Variable
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 90-110 g
- Fiber: 8-10 g
- Protein: 25-30 g
- Cholesterol: 60-80 mg